U.S. Presidents and Key Policies

The video covers the presidencies of Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan, focusing on their domestic and foreign policies. Ford dealt with the aftermath of Watergate, economic issues, and the end of the Vietnam War. Carter emphasized energy conservation and human rights but faced challenges like the Iran hostage crisis. Reagan shifted towards conservative policies, increased defense spending, and played a significant role in the Cold War's conclusion through the INF Treaty with the Soviet Union.

Who became the first U.S. President without being elected as either President or Vice President?

• Gerald Ford

• Richard Nixon

• Jimmy Carter

• Ronald Reagan

What major international event did Ford have to address during his presidency?

• The Gulf War

• The Vietnam War

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Korean War

What was one of the main reasons Ford lost the 1976 election?

• His pardon of Richard Nixon

• His handling of the Vietnam War

• His foreign policy decisions

• His economic policies

What was a key focus of Jimmy Carter's domestic policy?

• Healthcare reform

• Education reform

• Energy conservation

• Military expansion

What was the National Energy Act designed to do?

• Increase oil imports

• Reduce nuclear energy reliance

• Provide tax credits for energy conservation

• Subsidize coal production

What was a significant achievement of Carter's foreign policy?

• The Bay of Pigs Invasion

• The INF Treaty

• The Camp David Accords

• The Iran-Contra Affair

How did Carter respond to the USSR's invasion of Afghanistan?

• He increased military aid to Afghanistan

• He condemned the action and boycotted the Olympics

• He signed a peace treaty with the USSR

• He launched a military intervention

What was Ronald Reagan's approach to government size?

• He expanded federal government programs

• He reduced the size of the national government

• He maintained the status quo

• He nationalized key industries

What was the Reagan Doctrine primarily focused on?

• Encouraging free trade

• Supporting anti-communist movements

• Supporting communist movements

• Promoting nuclear disarmament

What was a major outcome of Reagan's relationship with Gorbachev?

• The signing of the Camp David Accords

• The end of the Vietnam War

• The signing of the INF Treaty

• The start of the Gulf War