Presidential Administrations: Nixon to Reagan

Flashcards for US History Review

Who did Richard Nixon appeal to in the 1968 election?

The Silent Majority and Southern voters

What were the key campaign issues for Nixon in 1968?

Vietnamization, civil rights, and drug/crime issues

What is New Federalism?

A policy that shifted power from the federal government to state and local governments

Who was Henry Kissinger?

Richard Nixon's advisor and secretary of state who advocated for Realpolitik

What is detente?

A policy aimed at easing Cold War tensions and maintaining stability

What was the SALT I Treaty?

An agreement between the USA and USSR to limit nuclear arms

What event led to higher inflation and recession in the USA during Nixon's presidency?

The 1973 Oil Embargo by OPEC

What economic challenges did Gerald Ford face as president?

High unemployment and inflation

What is unique about Gerald Ford's presidency?

He was the only president never elected as either Vice President or President

What significant peace agreement did Jimmy Carter broker?

The Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt

What event severely damaged Jimmy Carter's chances for reelection?

The Iran Hostage Crisis

What was Ronald Reagan's primary goal?

To reduce the size of the federal government

What was the Star Wars (SDI) program?

Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative which is a program believed to have pressured the Soviet Union and contributed to its collapse

What was the Iran-Contra Affair?

A scandal involving secret arm sales to Iran in exchange for hostages

What is Title IX?

A law that prohibited gender discrimination in education

Who was Sandra Day O'Connor?

The first female Supreme Court Justice, appointed by Ronald Reagan