Carter Era 1977-1981

Question 1

HUman RIghts

Answer 1

Helinski Agreement signed to engage with supporting countries. Shift from Realpolitik to idealism

Question 2

Panama Canal Treaty

Answer 2

Gives canal zone back to Panama and uphold moral diplomacy

Question 3

Camp David Accords

Answer 3

Brought Israel and Egypt closer together: Israel recognition as a state, strip of land back to Egypt

Question 4

SALT 2

Answer 4

Curb warheads missiles

Question 5

Recognition of China (1979)

Answer 5

Established a political, social and trade relationship with China after Nixon’s visit

Question 6

Sandinistas in Nicaragua

Question 7

USSR invades Afghanistan

Question 8

Grain embargo and Olympic boycott

Question 9

Iranian Revolution (1978-1979)

Answer 9

Iranian uprising that toppled the Shah. Led to establishment of an Islamic Republic

Question 10

Iran Hostage Crisis

Answer 10

Shah forced to leave, but stole money along with him. Carter agreed to have him treated for cancer in the US, even after Iranians wanted to prosecute him. Over 50 Americans kept in Iran (from US embassy) and Carter couldn’t successfully resolve it. (Economy was also failing due to Stagflation)