Jimmy Carter Flashcards
What number President was Jimmy Carter?
39th
What years did Jimmy Carter serve as President of the US?
1977-1981
What political party was Jimmy Carter a part of?
Democrat
What is Jimmy Carter best known for during his presidency?
Being the first elected president from the Deep South in over 100 years. AND BEING PRESIDENT DURING A TIME OF HIGH INFLATIONAMD ENERGY COST.
After graduating for high school what elite academy did Jimmy Carter attend?
US NAVAL ACADEMY in Annapolis
When Jimmy Carter entered the Navy what work did he do?
He worked on Submarines including nuclear power submarines.
Why did Jimmy Carter leave the Navy?
His father died and he left to help with the family business.
Before Carter became president what did he do in politics?
He started in local politics, then he ran for state legislature in Georgia and won, then he ran for Governor of Georgia- he lost the first time BUT ran again and WON:)
What years was Jimmy Carter Governor of Georgia?
1971-1975(the year your Mommy was born👼🏼
During his time as Governor he was known as one of the “New South Governors”. What did he call an end to?
Racial segregation and hired several minorities into state positions.
Jimmy Carters lack of Washington experience effected him in what way as President?
A lot of the Democratic leaders in Congress did not like him so they blocked many of his bills.
What else happened during Carters presidency that didn’t help his popularity among people?
Economic problems, inflation which caused many to lose their jobs. The price of gas went really high and their was a shortage of gas so people had to wait in lines for hours to get gas.
What good things was Carter able to accomplish?
He established the Department of Energy
Department of Education,
Pardoning the citizens who refused to fight in the Vietnam War (so they didn’t go to jail)
He also fought for human rights all over the world
Carter tried to negotiate what?
He tried to negotiate the release of the Iran hostages. His rescue mission failed which caused him to lose the next election.
