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Chapter 24 Sec. 3 Reading Guide – The Ford & Carter Years Describe the policies of Presidents Ford & Carter regarding the problems facing them.

Problems Faced by Ford Policies

1. Ending Watergate scandal

2. Troubled economy

3. Hostile Congress

4. Cold War tensions

5. Southeast Asia

Problems Faced by Carter Policies

1. Distrust of politicians

2. Energy crisis

3. Troubled economy

4. Discrimination

5. Human rights issues

6. Panama Canal

7. Cold War tensions

8. Middle East tensions

Explain the importance of the following to Carter

1. Camp David Accords 2. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini