Why did confidence in government decline in 1968-80 Flashcards
How many trusted the government in 1960
70%
How many by 1974 had their trust in the government
40%
What did reporters see their job as under Roosevelt
Explaining policies
When did criticism grow in the media
Under Truman and when the Korean War started 1953
What was the watergate scandal
Nixon had paid burglars to the watergate office and he had surveillance of political opponents
What did discussions show of him 1972-74
He was happy to lie to American people
He swore
He was suspicious of everyone
Why were there riots in cities
Following MLK death
Racial injustices
National guard ( killing 4 students in 1940 and injuring 9 at the Kent state university due to Vietnam war)
1965 voting rights lead democrats to voting republican
Why was Johnson not supported
He put troops into Vietnam without congress approval
He did not communicate well
Why was Nixon not liked
Watergate scandal
Communication was forced looking
Why did no one like ford
He pardoned Nixon
Why was carter 50/50
He was a moral man
He promised to never lie to the people
BUT
He could not manage congress
He had a lack of flexibility
He made poor decisions
