US Foreign Policy in the 1970s

The video covers President Nixon's strategy to withdraw American troops from Vietnam while strengthening South Vietnamese forces. Despite efforts, the Vietnam War ended with North Vietnam's victory. Nixon's administration improved relations with China and the Soviet Union, leading to significant diplomatic agreements. Nixon resigned due to the Watergate scandal, and Gerald Ford took office, signing the Helsinki Accords. Jimmy Carter's presidency focused on renegotiating the SALT II treaty and responding to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, leading to increased military spending.

What was President Nixon's strategy to achieve 'peace with honor' in Vietnam?

• Launch a full-scale invasion of North Vietnam

• Negotiate directly with North Vietnam

• Withdraw American troops and equip South Vietnamese forces

• Increase American troop presence

What was the outcome of the 1970 invasion of Cambodia by American and South Vietnamese troops?

• They were unsuccessful in their mission

• They successfully captured North Vietnamese bases

• They withdrew without any conflict

• They established a new government in Cambodia

What was a significant diplomatic achievement of Nixon's administration with China?

• Signing a military alliance

• Establishing a trade embargo

• Nixon's visit to Beijing and the Shanghai Communique

• Recognizing Taiwan as the sole Chinese government

What was the main purpose of the Shanghai Communique signed during Nixon's visit to China?

• To improve relations between the US and China

• To declare war on the Soviet Union

• To establish a joint military base

• To recognize Taiwan as part of China

What was the focus of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) between the US and the Soviet Union?

• Expanding space exploration

• Increasing nuclear arsenals

• Limiting the growth of nuclear weapons

• Developing new missile systems

What event led to Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974?

• The Watergate scandal

• The Vietnam War

• The Iran Hostage Crisis

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

What was a key outcome of the Helsinki Accords signed during Gerald Ford's presidency?

• Establishing new European borders

• Starting the Vietnam War

• Ending the Cold War

• Increasing nuclear weapons

What was Jimmy Carter's approach to the SALT II treaty?

• He immediately ratified it

• He canceled it

• He tried to renegotiate it

• He ignored it

What was the US response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan during Carter's presidency?

• Immediate military intervention

• Increased military defense buildup

• Withdrawal from NATO

• Diplomatic recognition of the Soviet government

What was a significant impact of Carter's military defense buildup in the late 1970s?

• Decreased military spending in the 1980s

• Increased military expenditures in the 1980s

• Immediate peace with the Soviet Union

• Reduction in nuclear arsenals