1. PART 2

2. Détente, Nixon and the 1970’s
Essential Question: How did the policies of President Nixon affect the nation?

3. Detente
Flexible diplomacy adopted by Nixon that sought to ease tensions between the U.S. , the U.S.S.R, and China

4. The War Powers Act of 1973
Passed in response to concern regarding Nixon and Johnson taking too much military authority from Congress

5. The Women’s Movement “The Feminine Mystique” by Betty Friedan
Brought to light the lack of opportunity and fulfillment for housewives
NOW: National Organization of Women

6. Roe Vs. Wade
1973: Upheld a woman’s right to an abortion.

7. United Farm Workers
Brought to light the issues facing Hispanic Americans and migrant workers
Influenced by the Civil Rights movement
Led by Caesar Chavez

8. The Environmental Protection Act (1970)
Created to protect the environmental resources of the United States

9. SALT I
1972 treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union that froze the deployment of intercontinental ballistic missiles and placed limits on antiballistic missiles

10. Watergate Scandal
1974
Political scandal involving an illegal break in of the Watergate hotel that ultimately led to the resignation of President Nixon

11. Camp David Accords
President Jimmy Carter brings Egypt and Israel together for a Peace agreement over the Sinai Peninsula

12. Iran Hostage Crisis
After the Ayatollah Khomeini took control of Iran, he encouraged violence which led to more than 60 American diplomats being held hostage for 444 days.