Part 3-Carter, Reagan, and Bush (1977-1993)

Effect of the OPEC oil embargo on the U.S. economy and energy consumption

• The embargo led to increased oil and gasoline prices, encouraging Americans to conserve fuel by driving 55 mph and joining carpools.

• The embargo resulted in a decrease in oil production, leading to lower gasoline prices.

• The embargo had no significant impact on the U.S. economy or energy consumption.

• The embargo caused an increase in the availability of alternative energy sources.

World War II

• September 1939 - September 1945

• June 1941 - May 1945

• August 1939 - April 1945

• December 1941 - August 1945

Marines in Lebanon

• US Marines were sent to Lebanon to rescue hostages.

• The Marines were involved in a peacekeeping mission in Syria.

• A naval blockade was established to prevent arms smuggling.

• The Marines were stationed in Lebanon for training exercises.

Moral Majority

• A political organization made up of evangelical conservative groups, supported conservative policies

• A liberal advocacy group focused on social justice

• A grassroots movement for environmental protection

• A non-profit organization promoting secularism

Sandra Day O’Connor

• First woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court.

• First woman to serve as Attorney General.

• First woman to be elected as a governor.

• First woman to serve as Chief Justice.

Camp David Accords

• A peace treaty between Egypt and Israel facilitated by President Carter in 1978.

• An agreement to end the Vietnam War signed in 1975.

• A trade agreement between the United States and Canada established in 1989.

• A military alliance formed in 1960 among Middle Eastern countries.

Impact of the 26th Amendment on voting in America

• It abolished the Electoral College.

• It lowered the voting age to 18, increasing the number of eligible voters, specifically younger Americans.

• It mandated that all citizens must vote in elections.

• It allowed for online voting in federal elections.

Importance of Geraldine Ferraro

• The first woman to run on a major presidential ticket.

• The first woman to win a Nobel Prize.

• The first woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice.

• The first woman to be elected as a governor in the U.S.

1980 Changes in the Supreme Court

• Conservative justices were appointed during Reagan’s administration.

• Liberal justices were appointed during Carter’s administration.

• The Supreme Court became more balanced in its decisions.

• Judicial activism was promoted by the court.

Peace Through Strength

• A foreign policy that encourages aggression

• Ronald Reagan’s foreign policy, it discouraged other countries from aggression.

• A strategy focused on economic sanctions

• A military doctrine promoting preemptive strikes