Good Afternoon! NVC Wrap up Jimmy Carter Intro to President Ronald Reagan Essential Question : Was Jimmy Carter’s Presidency a “miserable failure”?

Jimmy Carter Successes Failures Doc 1 He’s honest, better than the corrupt folks that came before Doc 8new cruise missiles, establishing military strength Doc 6 Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel  policy of diplomacy works! General attempts to be diplomatic were necessary and well-intended Expanded for exports  more money through the US economy Doc 8 Stagflation negatively impacted economics of the middle class Iran Hostage Crisis  Americans taken hostage by students -> failed to appropriately take action to protect Americans National Energy Act  didn’t actually curb dependence in foreign oil, gas prices GO UP!

Four Corners Jimmy Carter’s presidency was a “miserable failure.” Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree

If Jimmy Carter did experience some successes, why do you think he is remembered as a miserable failure in American history?

THE REAGAN REVOLUTION!!1!!

Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan: elected President in 1980 Landslide victory Prior jobs included actor, TV host, and governor of California Supported by the Moral Majority Strong Christian political activists who were concerned about the moral decline in society Supported by the New Right Political group who pushed for conservative causes

Reagan’s Domestic Policy Focus on shrinking the size and power of the Federal Government “Man is not free unless government is limited.”—Ronald Reagan Reaganomics: conservative economic policy aimed at stimulating the economy and ending stagflation widespread tax cuts Deregulate businesses Decrease spending on social programs and welfare