Review Unit 11: Challenges to the Postwar Order - Not an assignment

What was Silent Spring? Who was Rachel Carson?

Silent Spring was a book exposing the dangers of pesticides, written by scientist and environmentalist Rachel Carson.

What was OPEC? What did they do?

OPEC is a group of oil-producing countries that cut oil exports in the 1970s, causing a global energy crisis.

Who did Nixon open relations with?

Nixon opened relations with China and the Soviet Union.

Who succeeded Nixon? What did he do?

Gerald Ford succeeded Nixon and pardoned him, which hurt his popularity.

What did President Carter commit his foreign policy to?

He committed it to promoting human rights around the world.

What were the Camp David Accords?

A peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, brokered by President Carter in 1978.

Why was the Environmental Protection Agency founded? Goal?

It was founded to fight pollution and protect the environment.

What was Watergate? What happened? Impact?

Watergate was a scandal where Nixon’s team broke into the Democratic headquarters and tried to cover it up. Nixon resigned, and public trust in government dropped.

What was 'WIN'?

'Whip Inflation Now,' Ford’s plan to fight inflation, but it didn’t work.

What was Earth Day? Goal?

Earth Day started in 1970 to raise awareness about protecting the environment.

What was détente?

A policy to ease Cold War tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

What is Stagflation?

An economic condition with high inflation, high unemployment, and slow growth.

Who was Henry Kissinger?

Nixon’s national security advisor and secretary of state, helped with détente and opening China.

What was the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks?

U.S.-USSR agreements to limit nuclear weapons during the Cold War.

What did President Ford do that contributed to his election loss in 1976?

He pardoned Nixon, which many voters didn’t like.

What happened in Iran in 1979?

A revolution overthrew the Shah and 52 Americans were taken hostage at the U.S. embassy.

What was the ERA? Who supported it? Who opposed?

The Equal Rights Amendment aimed to guarantee equal rights for women. It was supported by feminists and opposed by conservatives like Phyllis Schlafly.

Who was Gerald Ford?

President after Nixon; pardoned Nixon.

Who was Jimmy Carter?

President after Ford; brokered Camp David Accords.

Who was Richard Nixon?

Resigned after Watergate.

Who was Henry Kissinger?

Nixon’s advisor; led détente and China visits.

What does OPEC stand for?

Oil cartel behind 1970s oil embargo.

Which countries signed the Camp David Accords?

Egypt and Israel.

What is impeachment?

Nixon avoided it by resigning.

What was the Watergate scandal?

A scandal involving Nixon's team break-in and cover-up.

What was the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks?

U.S.-USSR nuclear weapons limits.

What did malaise refer to in U.S. politics?

Carter's speech about national crisis of confidence.

What were the Helsinki Accords?

1975 agreement on human rights in Europe.

What does stagflation refer to?

1970s combo of inflation and unemployment.

What occurred in Iran during the 1979 crisis?

Revolution and U.S. hostage crisis.