Jimmy Carter Flashcards
(7 cards)
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SALT II
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Was unable to complete round two of destroying nuclear arms because the Soviet Union sensed a moment of American weakness and invaded Afghanistan (for oil)
2
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Full Diplomacy with China
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Normalized diplomatic relations with China, keeping them from teaming up with the Soviet Union against us
3
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1979 Oil Crisis
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Caused by the Iranian Revolution. - foreign oil is embargoed on the U.S. poor economy politically hurt Jimmy Carter
4
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Emergency Natural Gas Act
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Carter’s response to the oil crisis and decade of economic downturn, we became self reliant for energy
5
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Iran Hostage Crisis
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Held Americans hostage for 444 and use them as a bargaining chip against Carter
6
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Carter Doctrine
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The Middle East is vital to U.S. interest, we shall intervene when necessary
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