(US HISTORY) THE CARTER PRESIDENCY

What caused relations to deteriorate between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1979? The United States invaded Afghanistan to prevent the spread of Communism. The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to help its Communist government. The Shah of Iran entered the United States, which angered Communists. The United States fought the Taliban, which angered Communists.

What was the outcome of the Iran hostage rescue attempt? The hostages were successfully rescued by military force. The United States was humiliated when the military rescue failed miserably. Eight hostages were killed during the attempt. Some hostages were rescued, but some remained in Iran.

To encourage economic growth, President Carter proposed increasing the number of government jobs. challenging the oil embargo. increasing government spending to help create jobs. lowering the price of everyday goods.

What was the effect of Carter's attempts to free the hostages in Iran? The hostages were returned to the United States immediately. The United States increased its purchase of Iranian oil. All of Carter's attempts failed. The Sandinistas were overthrown.

Which of the following was true of the US economy in the 1970s? Prices for goods and services stayed the same, but the dollar bought less than it previously had. Many Americans were employed, and their wages increased dramatically over previous years. Many people made less money, but the dollar bought more goods and services than it previously had. Prices for goods and services were increasing, and the dollar bought less than it previously had.

Between which two countries did Carter want to establish peace? Nicaragua and Panama the Soviet Union and Iran Israel and Egypt the United States and Afghanistan

In the US economy of the 1970s, slightly increasing economic growth made prices go down. steadily decreasing economic growth made prices go down. fewer jobs and lower wages gave Americans fewer resources. fewer but better-paying jobs gave Americans more resources.

What was the outcome of Carter's meeting at Camp David in 1978? Egypt and Israel went to war. Egypt and Israel signed a peace treaty. Egypt and Israel formed no new agreement. Egypt and Israel's relationship stayed the same.

President Carter's stimulus plans improved economic growth. did not improve economic growth. were widely successful. were not implemented.

Which of the following was a result of the Iran hostage crisis? The hostages were never returned, even after Carter left office. Carter won his reelection campaign in 1980. The hostages were freed in 1981 after Reagan's inauguration. Carter improved diplomatic relations with Iran.