How did concerns over human rights, communism, and the domestic economy influence foreign relations during the 1970s and 1980s?
What will be an ideal response?
Concern over human rights influenced Jimmy Carter to rethink relations with Latin American nations, negotiating the Panama Canal treaty and courting Cuba's and Nicaragua's communist governments. Carter also appealed to human rights as a rationale for U.S. relations with China and involvement in Afghanistan. Concern over communism led Reagan to support the Contras and push for the Strategic Defense Initiative. Nixon adjusted his Middle East policies to gain favor with OPEC so they would end their embargo.
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A. finally settled the dispute between Spain and the United States over the Texas–Louisiana border B. transferred the ownership of Florida to the United States C. relinquished all U.S. claims to the ownership of Texas D. all of the above
The most critical question facing the nation in the 1850s was
a. what the status of states would be after succession b. the political balance between the North and South in the House of Representatives c. the extension of slavery into territies d. the significance of a multi-party system in American politics
What is the connection between the Voices section on black leaders and the Civil Rights Act and the main themes of the textbook chapter?
A) The letter reflects the desire of black leaders for segregated social institutions. B) The letter reflects the desire of southern blacks to join the Democratic Party. C) The letter reflects the desire of black leaders for stronger civil rights laws. D) The letter reflects the desire of black leaders for more prisons.
Why did Carter surrender sovereignty over the Panama Canal Zone?
A) as a rejection of America's imperialistic past B) in return for territory along the Panamanian coast C) to appease Republicans in Congress D) for a huge financial payment from Panama