nixon and carter

Richard Nixon was the __ President of the United States.

37th

The major geopolitical shift occurred when Nixon opened diplomatic relations with __ in 1972.

China

Nixon pursued a policy of détente with the __ to ease Cold War tensions.

Soviet Union

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created in __.

1970

The __ scandal led to Richard Nixon's resignation.

Watergate

Nixon resigned on August 9, __, becoming the only U.S. president to do so.

1974

The Iran Hostage Crisis began on __ when Iranian students stormed the U.S. Embassy.

November 4, 1979

The U.S.-backed Shah of Iran was overthrown by an Islamic revolution led by __.

Ayatollah Khomeini

During Jimmy Carter's presidency, the term __ referred to a combination of stagnant economic growth and inflation.

stagflation

The Camp David Accords were brokered by Jimmy Carter between __ and Israel.

Egypt