Carter and the Middle East

Question 1

According to this speech, what are Carter’s goals for the Middle East?

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To promote peace in the region

Question 2

How does Carter plan to promote his goals for the Middle East?

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Gain the trust of nations in the Middle East

Question 3

According to President Carter, what was the purpose of SALT, or strategic arms limitations talks?

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To protect the security of both the Soviet Union and the United States

Question 4

What did Carter believe was necessary to reach an agreement?

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The Soviet Union needed to keep negotiating in good faith.

Question 5

What were the purposes of SALT?Check all of the boxes that apply.

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To achieve peace; To protect the security of the United States; To stop the nuclear arms race

Question 6

What were Carter’s goals regarding Iran and the hostages?Check all of the boxes that apply.

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To protect the interests of the United States; To preserve the lives of the hostages

Question 7

How did Carter plan to achieve his goals regarding the hostages?Check all of the boxes that apply.

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Convince Iran that the real danger was the Soviet Union, not the United States; Get help from other countries to express disapproval of Iran’s actions

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