The Disappointing Decade The Ford and Carter Presidencies

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Ford and Carter Administrations
Advertisements

Ford and Carter Administrations
1970’s. Gerald Ford Dealt with Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Israel went to war with Syria and Egypt – U.S. backed Israel – OPEC.
THE FORD ADMINISTRATION CONTEXT: POLITICAL Watergate Nixon’s resignation Fall of Saigon Election of 1976 Iran, Afghanistan – “FREEZE”
Nixon to Carter. Nixon, Ford, & Carter Took office in 69 & determined conservative New Federalism: give back some of the power & responsibilities to states.
Chapter 30.  Ford pardons Nixon  Economic Problems  Gas Prices  “WIN”
Maria corr, Carolyn Kirshe, Katie O'Connor, vibha rao
“The Ford and Carter Years” 1974 to I.) Tough Road Ahead A.President Ford faces: 1. Rough Economy a. high inflation b. high unemployment c. energy.
24.3 FORD, CARTER. “A FORD, NOT A LINCOLN…” Gerald Ford became Pres. when Nixon resigned. Not an exciting guy… His economic strategy, “WIN”: Whip Inflation.
American Foreign Policy 1945-Present Internationalism: World’s Policeman.
The Cold War: Nixon May 1972 Leonid Brezhnev SALT 1 Results.
THE 1970S Chapter 24 UNIT 7 SEMESTER 2.
Jimmy Carter & Gerald Ford. Tough Times in the U.S. Sept 8, 1974 Ford pardons Nixon Good choice? Economic issues OPEC causes oil prices to soar Whip Inflation.
Carter’s Domestic Policies. When Jimmy Carter was elected president, the US was still in a poor economic situation – This was, in large part, a result.
Ford and Carter. Gerald Ford Took over as President when Richard Nixon resigned.
The Economic Crisis of the 1970s By Neil Hammond.
The Nixon, Ford, and Carter Years An Exam Primer
The Ford and Carter Years
Gerald Ford & Jimmy Carter Created by Mr. Johnson.
Two Really Nice Guys (but not so Great Presidents): The Ford and Carter Administrations.
Good Morning!!! 1.NVC 2.HOT ROC: Liberal v. Conservative 3.President Jimmy Carter: DBQ Essential Question: Was Jimmy Carter’s Presidency a “miserable failure”?
Ford & Carter Gerald Ford’s Presidency Ford takes office amid Nixon controversy Pardon of Nixon will hurt his popularity Economy Severe economic.
The Forgettable Years Unit 5 Lesson 8. Big Idea: Lasting effects of the Watergate scandal cost Gerald Ford the presidency and put DC outsider Jimmy Carter.
Ford and Carter. Ford As Gerald Ford took over, he faced many problems in America Economy starts to fall –Johnson’s spending catches up to the government.
Objective Identify and assess the impact of social, political, and cultural changes in the United States.
1970’s and Beyond Nixon, Carter, Reagan. Nixon , Ford to ‘77 Watergate and his resignation OPEC Shuttle Diplomacy SALT I Détente China The Economy:
American Presidency John F. Kennedy 1 st Catholic President Youngest Elected President “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what.
The Ford and Carter Years How does the country heal & suffer during the late 70s?
THE UNSETTLED 1970S The Nixon, Ford, and Carter Administrations.
Presidents of Late 20 th Century. Richard Nixon ( ) The Nixon Administration – Tried to reduce power of federal government through New Federalism.
Good Morning!!!! 1.Intro to President Jimmy Carter 2.President Jimmy Carter DBQ Essential Question : Was Jimmy Carter’s Presidency a “miserable failure”?
Politics and Economics: The Nixon, Ford, and Carter Administrations Explain how Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter attempted to lead the United.
EQ: How can a foreign policy crisis affect American society and politics?
A CRISIS IN CONFIDENCE. Ford Presidency ■Became president after Nixon leaves office ■Trusted by most Americans until he pardons Nixon ■Stagflation –High.
Energy Crisis 73 Jimmy Carter Camp David Accords
Ford & Carter
The Ford and Carter Years
Knights Charge 5/12 Describe Nixon’s Foreign Policy. What were some things he did to improve relations with other countries? Describe Nixon’s Domestic.
The Ford and Carter Years
“The Ford & Carter Years”
America from 1974 to 1980 In the late 70s, the U.S. was “overextended”
Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter
A Crisis in confidence.
“I’m not a Lincoln, I’m a…”
Alan Brinkley, American History 14/e
Alan Brinkley, American History 14/e
A Crisis in Confidence Chapter 22 A Crisis in Confidence
Topic: American Crisis at the Bicentennial
USA from 1974 to 1980 In the late 70s, the U.S. was “overextended”:
PASSAGE TO A NEW CENTURY
“The Ford and Carter Years”
1970s: Overview A Decade of Malaise….
Modern American History
QOTD 4/14/2017 “I am not a crook.”.
From Ford to Carter President Actions.
2-3: Crisis of Confidence
Politics and Economics: The Nixon, Ford, and Carter Administrations
A Crisis in confidence.
The Ford and Carter Years
Chapter 29.
The Ford and Carter Years
America from 1974 to 1980 In the late 70s, the U.S. was “overextended”
Gerald Ford -un-elected leader
AIM: Was the Carter Presidency a “Failure”?
The Ford and Carter Years
President Nixon Foreign Policy
The Ford & Carter Years Chapter 24: Section 3 The Ford & Carter Years
Ford and Carter.
The Ford and Carter Years
Chapter Thirty-Three: From “The Age of Limits” To The Age of Reagan
Presentation transcript:

The Disappointing Decade The Ford and Carter Presidencies

Gerald ford – The Unelected President

The Nixon Pardon

Ford Faces Economic Problems OPEC Boycott Inflation/WIN Program Austerity Recession

Ford’s Foreign Policy Fall of Saigon Helsinki Accords Basic human rights

Reagan v. Ford 1976 Ford barely beats Reagan for the nomination

Jimmy Carter – The Unexpected President

Carter’s Energy Policy

Carter’s Economic Challenges Foreign Competition Loss of U.S. Manufacturing

Factories Closing – Service Sector Rising

A Nation of hamburger Flippers?

Bakke v. University of CA.

Carter on Human Rights Foreign Policy Camp David Accords Verses the Russians

Iranian Revolution 1979

The Iranian Hostage Crisis

Feedback: Privacy Policy Feedback
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
About project: SlidePlayer Terms of Service

© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc. All rights reserved.