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Search for Stability
Chapter 31
Nixon’s Foreign PolicyChapter 31 Section 1
Easing the Cold War Nixon wanted a more stable world
Reach out to Soviet Union and China Détente – relaxing international tensions Balance of power – distribute authority
US, Europe, China, Japan, Soviet Union
ACTIVITY Do we have a balance of power in the world
today? Why? What countries would you say are a part of
the balance of power?
Easing the Cold War Cont… Nixon wanted to visit China
US ping-pong team invited to China (1971) 1972 Nixon goes to China – trade/diplomacy
Nixon takes trip to Soviet Union Begins trade SALT 1 – Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
Limits nuclear weapons, slow arms race
Middle East Tensions arise in Israel
Fights between Israelis and Arabs (Palestinians) cause major problems
Yom Kippur War Egypt and Syria attack Israel
Sov. Un. backs Arabs, US backs Israel Arab countries place an embargo on US oil
Ban on shipments Conflict quickly settled through diplomacy
Peaceful negotiations
Nixon and WatergateChapter 31 Section 2
Domestic Goals
1. Giving more power to the states
2. Affirmative Action – giving more jobs to minorities in areas they were once excluded
3. Stop inflation – a rise in prices
4. Solve the energy crisis
Election of 1972 Nixon wins a landslide victory over George
McGovern Nixon received over 90% of electoral votes
Watergate June 17, 1972 a security guard discovered
burglars @ the Watergate office complex “Plumbers” connected to Nixon campaign Democratic Party had offices in the building
Burglars convicted, controversy continues Tapes of secret conversations with Nixon linked
him to robbery Nixon was going after Democratic
campaign plans
Impact of Watergate Watergate Scandal much bigger than
originally thought to be Nixon resigns before he can be kicked out
of office Americans lose even more trust in gov’t Freedom of Information Act – citizens get
more access to gov’t documents
Activity As an American, should we have full
knowledge of what our government is doing? Explain.
A Time for HealingChapter 31 Section 3
Ford takes over Gerald Ford takes the office of president
when Nixon resigns Gives a full pardon to Nixon – highly unpopular
Assignment Read Pages 892-895 Take notes
Create an outline Use the Cornell Format
When finished raise your hand Complete reading questions
More controversy for Ford FBI & CIA found spying on Americans
new regulations on these offices
Ford gives amnesty to draft dodgers Protection from criminal charges
American’s loose even more faith in gov’t
Economy continues to fail Inflation continues Underemployment – people working jobs
they are overqualified for High oil prices Ford’s plan – WIN (Whip Inflation Now)
American’s need to save money
Election of 1976 Ford vs. Jimmy Carter
Carter wins a very close race
Jimmy CarterChapter 31 Section 4
Problems from the get-go Economy
Inflation/Unemployment – not a good combination Carter cut taxes and raised gov’t spending
Cut unemployment but inflation soared Energy crisis
Trade deficit – imports exceed exports High oil prices causing inflation
Exploring alternative fuels Concerns about nuclear power (3 Mile Island)
Foreign Affairs Carter based his policy on human rights
How people are treated by the gov’t Carter withdrew support from many countries in
Africa and South America US gives Panama Canal to Panama Israel & Egypt reach peace agreement More problems with Soviet Union
1980 Olympics, Sov. Un. Invades Afghanistan
Iran Hostage Crisis Iran was major US ally New leader – Ayatollah Khomeini
Islamic fundamentalist – strict obedience to religious laws
EXTREMISM Nov. 1979 – a group of fundamentalist-
extremists take 52 Americans hostage US attempts to free hostages fail