Hey Folks! This week we will conclude Topic 18 An Era of Change by discussing the domestic and foreign policy initiatives that closed out the 1970’s under the Ford and Carter administrations.

Learning Objectives

Topic 18.7 The Ford and Carter Years

Objectives:

Evaluate the presidency of Gerald Ford.

Assess the domestic policies of Jimmy Carter.

Analyze how American society changed in the 1970s.

Topic 18.8 Foreign Policy Troubles in the Late 70’s

Objectives:

Compare the policies of Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter toward the Soviet Union.

Discuss changing U.S. foreign policy in the developing world.

Identify the successes and failures of Carter’s foreign policy in the Middle East.

New Assignments Due 5/10

1. Topic 18.7 The Ford and Carter Years
2. Topic 18.8 Foreign Policy Troubles in the Late 70’s
3. Topic 19 Pre-Quiz

Late Assignments that Close 5/10

1. Topic 18.5 Nixon’s Foreign Policy
2. Topic 18.6 Nixon and the Watergate Scandal