The Carter Presidency

Question 1

Stagflation in the US economy of the 1970s resulted in

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slow economic growth.

Question 2

What was the outcome of the Iran hostage rescue attempt?

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The United States was humiliated when the military rescue failed miserably.

Question 3

According to the Panama Canal Treaty signed by President Carter, the United States would

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give up all control of the canal by 2000.

Question 4

What was the outcome of Carter’s meeting at Camp David in 1978?

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Egypt and Israel signed a peace treaty.

Question 5

Which of the following did Carter do to free the hostages in Iran?

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Carter refused to buy any Iranian oil.

Question 6

What was the effect of Carter’s attempts to free the hostages in Iran?

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All of Carter’s attempts failed.

Question 7

Between which two countries did Carter want to establish peace?

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Israel and Egypt

Question 8

The actions of the Federal Reserve during Carter’s term resulted in

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Americans struggling to pay higher home and car interest rates.

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