Carter and the Middle East

Question 1

What was one major outcome of US recognition of China’s government?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Trade between the United States and China increased.

Question 2

What happened when the former shah of Iran traveled to the United States for medical treatment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Fundamentalists took Americans hostage in Iran.

Question 3

What was accomplished by the meeting between Carter, el-Sadat, and Begin atCamp David?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Egypt and Israel signed a peace treaty.; Egypt and Israel agreed to normal diplomatic relations.

Question 4

How did the United States respond to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

By boycotting the 1980 Olympics; By removing SALT II from consideration in the Senate; By stopping shipments of grain to the Soviet Union

Question 5

Which of the following are true statements about the Iranian hostage crisis?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

President Carter tried many things to gain release of the hostages.; A rescue attempt ended in disaster.; Anger over the hostage crisis may have contributed to Carter’s reelection defeat.

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