The Carter Presidency

Question 1

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

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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 the Soviet Union and the United States

Question 4

What did Carter believe was necessary to reaching 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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Protect the interests of the United States.; 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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