Richard Nixon Administration: Foreign Policy Successes and Challenges
Richard Nixon's administration was marked by significant foreign policy successes such as ending the Vietnam War, re-opening relations with China, and arms control with the Soviet Union. However, challenges like the OPEC oil embargo and economic issues including stagflation also defined his presidency. His domestic policies, such as creating the Environmental Protection Agency, had lasting impacts.
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Richard Nixon Administration
DO Now Discuss with a neighbor sitting near you, be able to answer and explain: -When is secrecy a good thing? What is the role of secrecy in a democracy? -When is it okay for a President to not follow the law?
Foreign Policy Nixon s foreign policy had at least 3 Major Successes: 1. US got out of the Vietnam War 2. Re-opens relations with China 3.Arms Control with the Soviet Union D tente relaxing of tensions
Visit to China After a series of secret negotiations with Chinese leaders, in February 1972, Nixon traveled to Beijing. The visit was extensively covered on television. This trip led to the US later recognizing the government of the People s Republic of China.
Visit to USSR In May, 1972, Nixon visited the Soviet Union and met with Soviet leader, Leonid Brezhnev. Nixon and Kissinger used the new relationship with China to put pressure on the Soviets to agree to a treaty limiting antiballistic missiles. This led to the Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT I)
OPEC Oil Embargo In response to the US support of Israel, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries placed an embargo on oil sold to Israel s supporters. This caused a worldwide shortage and long lines at gas stations in the US
Economy During Nixon s administration, the US suffered from a combination of Inflation and Unemployment which is called Stagflation . Nixon s cutting of the government spending contributed to a recession. He also tried deficit spending, and later imposed a 90-day wage and price freeze.
Domestic Policy The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Created by Nixon Manages air & water pollution Conducts environmental impact reviews for construction projects
Webquest Nixon webquest, go to my teacher page under helpful links to access the document to copy & paste the links into the URL.
