Bell Ringer Tuesday May 22nd Look at Richard Nixon’s signatures to the right. What happens to the way Nixon signs his name over the years? By 1974, his signature is barely legible. Why do you think this is?

Recapping Nixon What grade did you give Richard Nixon? What were some of Nixon’s successes as President? What was the Watergate scandal? How did President Nixon leave office? How did Americans feel about government after Watergate? Why?

Date Topic Page 12/11 1970s Presidents Notes 80

Reminders Unit 8/9 Combined Test is Friday 5/25. Study Guide and EC vocab FOR BOTH UNITS are due this day. Modern America Mini-Project assigned today– due on Tuesday 5/31 and counts as three informal grades. Last day(s) to make up missed test/quiz: TODAY and Tuesday 5/29

Bellringer Part II What action is happening in this cartoon? What is the message of the cartoon? What event is being depicted?

The Presidency in Crisis Video Please answer the questions on your handout as you watch!

“The Pardon” Visit my website to find the link to an article called “The Pardon”- it is under Unit 9. As you read, make a list of at least five reasons Gerald Ford gives for why he pardoned Nixon.

To Pardon: Formally forgive any wrong-doing or crimes! What do YOU think? Did Ford make the right decision? What would you have done? To Pardon: Formally forgive any wrong-doing or crimes!

RAFT assignment Role: American citizen in 1976 Audience: Gerald Ford Format: 1 paragraph Letter Topic: Did President Ford make the right decision to pardon Richard Nixon? Include at least three details/reasons to support your response.

What do your classmates think. Find 3 people and ask them What do your classmates think? Find 3 people and ask them. Don’t forget to share your opinion! Person 1 Initials Person 2 Person 3

Class Poll: Gerald Ford made the right decision to pardon Richard Nixon Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree

Modern America Mini Project Follow instructions on the project assignment you were given. Start by completing the notes handouts using the powerpoints on my website (unit 9) Due Tuesday 5/31 Counts as three informal grades

The Carter Administration Focus Question: What problems did Jimmy Carter inherit and how did he try to solve them?

Carter inherits many problems from Gerald Ford. . . Election of 1976 Carter inherits many problems from Gerald Ford. . .

Images of the 1970s

Problem: No Trust in the Government Problem: American public upset that Nixon lied & Ford pardoned him Carter’s Solutions: “Citizens’ President”- walked (didn’t ride) during his inauguration Wore normal clothes Granted amnesty (pardons) for some of the Vietnam War draft evaders.

What does “Détente” mean? Problem: Cold War in “detente” but Carter still opposes some of their policies Problem: Cold War tension getting better but war still going on Solution: SALT II – reduced # of weapons held by the US & USSR Boycott of 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow (Soviet Union) Do you remember? What does “Détente” mean? What did SALT I do?

Problem: America depended on foreign oil – led to an energy crisis Problem: Gas went from 40 cents in 1973 to $1.20 by 1980. Stagflation = rising prices and stagnant wages Carter’s Solution: asked Americans to conserve Carter asked Congress for a tax on oil but it did not work Look Familiar??

Problem: Fighting in the Middle East Problem: Israel and Egypt in a dispute over land Carter’s Solution: helps these two come to a peace agreement called the Camp David Accords – 1st peace agreement between Israel and an Arab nation

Problem: Iran Hostage Crisis Problem: Iran’s leader, the Shah, who had been exiled from Iran, found safety in the U.S. As a result, new leaders of Iran kidnapped US citizens living in Iran Carter’s Solution: Tried, but not able to free the American hostages

Video Clip Argo Trailer

Wrap Up Question Create a bubble map with 1970s in the middle. Add any events we discussed that happened in the 1970s. At least 8 bubbles! Think about what you did yesterday and today! 1970s

Do Now: Work on your Unit 8 and 9 Vocabulary or study guide Get any notes you missed Study for Friday’s Test Work on any missing assignments

Unit 8 Crossword for EC!

1970s

Unit 9 Quiz Corrections Write the number of the question you missed as well as the question and all answer choices. Circle the answer you chose. STAR the correct answer. In one sentence explain why this answer is correct- give detail about the situation , etc. Give the page # in your book or notes where you found the answer.