Presidential Review Ch. 31 and Ch. 32

RICHARD NIXON

Nixon’s domestic policy New Federalism – sharing revenue

Nixon’s Foreign Policy Became the first President to visit Romania and China (communist countries) SALT I – Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (with the Soviet Union) Wanted a BALANCE OF POWERS among nations. Policy of détente – relaxing and easing of tensions between U.S. and Soviet Union. Problems in Middle East – YOM KIPPUR WAR Shuttle diplomacy – to resolve problems in Middle East.

WATERGATE Break-in at the Watergate hotel in Washington D. C. Impeached for obstruction of justice, abuse of power, failing to turn over tapes. He was pardoned by Gerald Ford.

GERALD FORD

Gerald Ford continued Nixon’s policies. NOT a very popular president because he pardoned Richard Nixon.

JIMMY CARTER

Carter’s Domestic Policy BAD economy. High unemployment and inflation High gas prices Energy crisis

Jimmy Carter’s Foreign Policy The HUMAN RIGHTS president. Apartheid (South Africa) Hostage crisis in…… Iran He wanted “PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST”

RONALD REAGAN

Reagan’s Domestic Policy Reaganomics – “supply-side” economics. Huge tax cuts GOOD economy Appointed first female justice to the U.S. Supreme Court….. Sandra Day O’Connor

Reagan’s Foreign Policy SDI – “Star Wars” Military buildup of nuclear weapons to compete with Soviet Union. Mikhail Gorbachev – new and better leader of Soviet Union. Glasnost Perestroika

GEORGE H.W. BUSH

George H.W. Bush’s Domestic Policy BAD economy

George H.W. Bush’s foreign policy The GULF WAR Operation Desert Storm Operation Desert Shield Tried to prevent Iraq from invading…. Kuwait DICTATOR leader of Iraq SADDAM HUSSEIN End of Cold War Berlin Wall comes down!!

BILL CLINTON

Clinton’s Domestic Policy GOOD economy. High gross domestic product (GDP) – lots of goods – items and goods worth a lot of money. Promoted HEALTH CARE Republicans tried to ruin his presidency with the…. CONTRACT FOR AMERICA (in 1994)

Clinton’s Foreign Policy NAFTA North American Free Trade Agreement Opened up trade between U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Start of problems in Middle East with terrorists.

Clinton’s IMPEACHMENT Had an affair with Monica Lewinsky. Impeached on which two charges…. Perjury – lying under oath Obstruction of Justice Was he voted to be removed from office? NO

GEORGE W. BUSH

Presidential Election of 2000 CLOSEST ELECTION IN U.S. HISTORY GEORGE W. BUSH vs. AL GORE

The state of Florida decided the election.

Bush’s domestic policy Created the Department of Homeland Security (to prevent against any terrorist acts) “Patriot Act of 2001” “No Child Left Behind” Tax cuts

Bush’s Foreign Policy WAR ON TERRORISM WAR in 2 countries…. 1) Iraq Get rid of WMDs and Saddam Hussein (weapons of mass destruction) 2) Afghanistan Find Osama Bin Laden Fight the “Axis of Evil” 3 countries: 1) Iraq 2) Iran 3) North Korea