From Nixon to Carter

Study these points before tomorrow's quiz:

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Who voted for Nixon in 1968?
What policies qualified Nixon as a Conservative?
What political persuasion were Nixon's nominees to the Supreme Court?
What did Nixon do with China? in the Middle East?
What illegal activities did Nixon do in power?
How did Nixon differentiate himself from his opponent in 1972?
What happened to Nixon after Watergate?
In order to gain support among Southern Democrats, what did Nixon do?
What policies did Carter pursue as president? Which were successful?
In his 1968 campaign for President, Nixon hoped to appeal to the ____________________, Americans who were anxious for an end to the turmoil and a return to traditional values.
In 1972 Nixon visited Moscow and with Soviet leader ____________________ signed an arms agreement known as SALT.
Nixon tried to avoid surrendering tapes of conversations that might pertain to the Watergate break-in by firing special prosecutor Archibald Cox and Deputy Attorney General William Ruckelshaus. These actions came to be known as ______________________________.
During the 1970s, circumstances at Love Canal and Three Mile Island warned of potential disasters and renewed American interest in legislation to protect the ____________________.
Short answer:

Did President Ford's pardon of Nixon help or hinder the country? Explain why or why not.


A President’s place in history is forged from the effectiveness of the administration and the president’s actions while in office. In your opinion, what is the Nixon legacy? Include facts to support your opinion.