THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGANS FOREIGN POLICY
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fired all members of his cabinet and gave a national address in which he criticized the spirit of the nation
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went to Camp David for a month in the midst of an OPEC oil crisis
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gave a national address in which he criticized the spirit of the nation
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All these answers are correct
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fired all members of his cabinet
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Detailed explanation-1: -Responding to energy concerns that had persisted through much of the 1970s, his administration enacted a national energy policy designed for long-term energy conservation and the development of alternative resources.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carter clearly defined the foundation of his foreign policy: “Our policy is based on an historical vision of America’s role. Our policy is derived from a larger view of global change. Our policy is rooted in our moral values, which never change. Our policy is reinforced by our material wealth and by our military power.
Detailed explanation-3: -In 1978, Carter introduced the National Energy Act, which established energy goals, specifically reducing the nation’s dependency on oil and increasing the use of renewable resources, such as solar energy. The act also mandated improved automotive mileage standards to ensure vehicles became more fuel-efficient.
Detailed explanation-4: -On September 17, 1978, the Camp David Accords were signed. These documents established A Framework for Peace in the Middle East and a Framework for the Conclusion of a Peace Treaty Between Egypt and Israel.