The Carter Years interactive video

What was the primary reason Gerald Ford had little chance of winning the 1976 election?

• His lack of political experience

• His unpopular pardon of Richard Nixon

• His record as a football player at the University of Michigan

• His poor performance in televised debates

Which of the following best describes Jimmy Carter's approach to energy policy during his presidency?

• He ignored the energy crisis completely.

• He focused solely on increasing production.

• He encouraged energy conservation and slightly increased oil production.

• He increased research into uses for peanuts.

Why did the gas prices go so high during Carter's administration?

• OPEC raised the price of oil exported to the U.S.

• A major oil spill in Alaska, causing a low supply of oil.

• New laws made gasoline-powered cars illegal.

• Conservation efforts gave drivers more miles to the gallon.

How did Carter's "malaise" speech, which criticized "America's spirit" affect his popularity?

• Americans welcomed his suggestions for conservation.

• Americans felt he was out of touch with their economic problems.

• Democrats demanded that he step down as president immediately.

• The people of his home state nominated him for governor.

Which event led to Carter withdrawing the SALT II treaty from Senate consideration?

•    The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

• The Iran hostage crisis

• The oil price hike by OPEC

• The German attack on the Soviet Union.

What was the significance of the Camp David Accords?

• They ended the Cold War.

• They resolved the Iran hostage crisis.

• They created OPEC.

• They established peace between Egypt and Israel.

Why did the Iranian students storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran?

• To protest U.S. support for the unpopular Shah

• To demand more economic aid from the U.S.

• To show support for Jimmy Carter

• To reject the Camp David Accords