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 * The changes in American foreign policy necessitated by the new perception of the world as multipolar, particularly with regards to China and Russia.
 * The reasons for the decline in the American economy in the early 1970s and President Nixon's reaction to the decline.
 * The evolution of Watergate from a obscure hotel break-in to the first presidential resignation in American history.
 * The contentious domestic issues affecting the "custodianship" of President Gerald Ford
 * The rapid emergence of Jimmy Carter as a national figure and the reasons for his victory in 1976.
 * Carter's emphasis on human rights and its effects on international relations.
 * Carter's role in bringing about the Camp David agreement, and his failure to extricate the hostages from Iran ||
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 * ==Check out the great video resource regarding the Watergate Scandal offered by National Geographic. ==
 * ==Check out the great video resource regarding the Watergate Scandal offered by National Geographic. ==
 * ==Check out the great video resource regarding the Watergate Scandal offered by National Geographic. ==



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Thanks to B.C. (Class of '10) for her efforts in creating the flashcards.
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