Evaluate the key events and impact of the 1970s. April 22 Today in History : The Oklahoma land rush begins, 1889 The first Earth Day, 1970 Interesting Fact?: All porcupines float in water. The Word: (1970s) Fo-sho for sure, or for real 1 Evaluate the accomplishments of the Nixon Administration. • Nixon focused on Foreign Policy “Nixon Doctrine” • “Vietnamization” became the blueprint for how the US dealt with supporting allies but requiring shared responsibilities. • Nuclear Umbrella Détente – (a French word meaning relaxing from tension) • Nixon visits China • Salt 1 Evaluate the accomplishments of the Nixon Administration. Silent Majority • “And so tonight to you, the great silent majority of my fellow Americans, I ask for your support,… for the more divided we are at home, the less likely the enemy is to negotiate …. Let us be united for peace. Let us also be united against defeat. Because let us understand: North Vietnam cannot defeat or humiliate the United States. Only Americans can do that.” Richard Nixon Nov. 3, 1969 Video 1971-75 Objective: • Evaluate the key events of the early 1970s and their impact. Evaluate the accomplishments of the Nixon Administration. April 23 Today in History : President Ford says that war is finished for America, 1975 Interesting Fact?: America once issued a 5-cent bill. The Word: (1970s) Audi 5000 verb. Meaning to leave now, depart quickly. I am Audi 5000 (I am outa here, I am leaving right now). 6 Creating a turnitin.com account 1. Go to turnitin.com 2. Click on “Create Account” in the upper right hand corner. 3. Click on “Student” under “Create New Account” on the next page. 4. Complete the profile on the next page. Your Class ID and password are on the board. Creating a turnitin.com account 1. Click on the class 2. Click on 1960s Perspective Report. 3. Download or copy and paste any saved document to turnitin .com You can go to portfolio view and see how much of your material matches something else on line. 4. You’re done! Video 1971-75 Objective: • Evaluate the key events of the early 1970s and their impact. Simon and Garfunkel “Bridge Over Troubled Water “ https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=H_a46WJ1viA #1 recording 1970 • When you're weary, feeling small, When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all; I'm on your side. When times get rough And friends just can't be found, Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down. When you're down and out, When you're on the street, When evening falls so hard I will comfort you. I'll take your part. When darkness comes And pain is all around, Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down. Sail on silver girl, Sail on by. Your time has come to shine. All your dreams are on their way. See how they shine. If you need a friend I'm sailing right behind. Like a bridge over troubled water I will ease your mind. Evaluate the accomplishments of the Nixon Administration. April 24 Today in History : • Bonnie and Clyde are killed by police, 1934 Interesting Fact?: • 15 percent of Americans secretly bite their toes. The Word: (1970s) Backatcha! "You too". 12 Video 1971-75 Objective: • Evaluate the key events of the early 1970s and their impact. Evaluate the accomplishments of • The goal was for more control the Nixon Administration. by state and local New Federalism governments. • This was to be achieved by the federal government giving funds back to state and local governments. • However, over time states became more dependent on federal funds and the federal governments power grew in some ways. Evaluate the accomplishments of the Nixon Administration. • New Federalism • Nixon vetoed funding for the Department Housing and Urban Development and eliminated the Office of Economic Opportunity. • Approved the Environmental Protection Agency but vetoed the Clean Air Act. (On a 81/2 x11 sheet of paper) Title your paper WATERGATE with your name and period. Divide the paper into two sections. WATERGATE At the top write KNOW, WANT TO KNOW on the BACK write LEARNED. KNOW WANT TO KNOW WATERGATE President Nixon goes from being one of the most popular Presidents in US history to becoming the only US President to resign. WATERGATE Checks and Balances 1.0 • Constitutional ? Checks and Balances 2.0 • “Fourth Estate” (branch) ? WATERGATE CRP (CREEP) Dirty Tricks Plumbers Saturday Night Massacre Black Bag Jobs and Ethics • Five men break into the Democratic National What were the Headquarter at the Watergate causes, facts, hotel. and effects of WATERGATE. • They are caught and arrested. • Reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward for Washington Watergate Post investigate • Burglars are identified as CIA, FBI and CREEP (Committee to Learned Section Re-elect the President) What were the causes, facts, and effects of WATERGATE. Watergate • After months of investigation the House of Representatives votes to impeach Nixon for obstructing justice, misuse of federal agencies, and defying the authority of Congress. • Nixon resigns 1. Carl Bernstein Reporter 2. Bob Woodward Reporter 3. James McCord – FBI, CIA , CRP, Watergate burglar 4. E. Howard Hunt – CIA “Plumber”, Watergate burglar 5. G. Gordon Liddy FBI “Plumber”, Watergate burglar 1. H.R. “Bob” Haldeman – White House Chief of Staff 2. Ben Bradlee – editor Washington Post 3. Archibald Cox - special Prosecutor Watergate 4. Leon Jaworski – Second special Prosecutor Watergate 5. John Mitchell – US Attorney General, Former head of CRP 6. John Dean – Legal counsel to Nixon. 1. “Deep Throat” – Mark Felt FBI’s Associate Director, the second-ranking post in the FBI that “leaked” information to Woodward and Bernstein. What were the causes, facts, and effects of WATERGATE. Watergate CLEAR YOUR DESK except for a piece of paper All the Presidents Men Three Dog Night “Joy To The World” https://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=as8K3H7Rros #1 recording 1971 Jeremiah was a bull frog Was a good friend of mine I never understood a single word he said But I helped him drink his wine And he always had some mighty fine wine Singin' Joy to the world All the boys and girls, now Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea Joy to you and me If I were the king of the world Tell you what I'd do I'd throw away the cars and the bars and the wars Make sweet love to you Singin' now Joy to the world All the boys and girls Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea What were the causes, facts, and effects of WATERGATE. April 27 Today in History : • Magellan killed in the Philippines, 1521 • Parliament passes the Tea Act, 1773 Interesting Fact?: Bird droppings are the chief export of Nauru, an island nation in the Western Pacific. The Word: (1970s) 'get Down,' Or, 'boogie‘ - get serious, dance 28 (On a 81/2 x11 sheet of paper) Title your paper WATERGATE with your name and period. Divide the paper into two sections. WATERGATE At the top write KNOW, WANT TO KNOW on the BACK write LEARNED. KNOW WANT TO KNOW What were the causes, facts, and effects of WATERGATE. Watergate CLEAR YOUR DESK except for the paper we did on Friday. All the Presidents Men What were the causes, facts, and effects of WATERGATE. Watergate Learned section (front and back) 1. Why did Woodward and Bernstein focus on this case? 2. What risks and obstacles did they face? 3. Look for examples of courage and teamwork. (Newspaper, Executive Branch, FBI) 4. What advantages could be gained in a presidential campaign by spying on the opposition? Roberta Flack The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=r9jmus gMgro #1 Hit 1972 The first time ever I saw your face I thought the sun rose in your eyes And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave To the dark and the endless skies, my love And the first time ever I kissed your mouth I felt the earth move in my hand Like the trembling heart of a captive bird That was there at my command, my love And the first time ever I lay with you I felt your heart so close to mine And I knew our joy would fill the earth And last 'til the end of time, my love The first time ever I saw your face Your face Evaluate the role of the media in our system of checks and balances during Watergate April 28 Today in History : Muhammad Ali refuses Army induction, 1967 Nixon approves Cambodian incursion, 1970 Interesting Fact?: The object most choked on by Americans is the toothpick The Word: (1970s) Ten-four Good Buddy Borrowed from CB slang; probably not used as much by kids as adults. "Ten-Four" means "I got your message" and "good buddy" was what CBers called each other. "You got the skinny on that?" "Ten-four, good buddy." 34 Evaluate the role of the media in our system of checks and balances during Watergate Watergate CLEAR YOUR DESK except for your paper from yesterday All the Presidents Men Evaluate the role of the media in our system of checks and balances during Watergate Watergate Learned section (back) 1. Why did Woodward and Bernstein focus on this case? 2. What risks and obstacles did they face? 3. Look for examples of courage and teamwork. (Newspaper, Executive Branch, FBI) 4. What advantages could be gained in a presidential campaign by spying on the opposition? Evaluate the role of the media in our system of checks and balances during Watergate Watergate 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Yesterday background McGovern (D) forced to replace VP running mate Eagleton replace with Shriver. Senator Ted Kennedy powerful Senator (Democrat) and Chappaquiddick “Follow the money” $25,000 from re-election campaign goes to Watergate burglars. New York Times article. Evaluate the role of the media in our system of checks and balances during Watergate Ethical - pertaining to principles of morality; right and wrong in conduct Learned (new paper) 1. Describe how they “Followed the Money” 2. CRP (Committee to ReElect the President) CREEP 3. How might ethical CIA and FBI agents responded to the illegal acts assigned them 4. Watergate Leaker – Mark Felt – When is it justified for a government official to “leak” classified information to the press? Tony Orlando and Dawn Tie A Yellow Ribbon Around the Ole Oak Tree https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=wWn1 Oj2V7Xw #1 Hit 1973 I'm coming home I've done my time, Now I've got to know what is and isn't mine, If you receive my letter tellin' you I'd soon be free, Then you'll know just what to do, if you still want me, if you still want me. Tie a yellow ribbon `round the ole oak tree, It's been three long years, do ya still want me? If I don't see a ribbon ,round the ole oak tree, I'll stay on the bus, forget about us, put the blame on me If I don't see a ribbon `round the ole oak tree. Bus driver, please look for me `cause I couldn't bear to see what I might see, I'm really still in prison, and my love, she holds the key, Simple yellow ribbon's what I need to set me free. Evaluate the role of the media in our system of checks and balances April 29 Today in History : Adolf and Eva marry, 1945 Nixon announces release of White House Watergate tapes, 1974 Interesting Fact?: Even though Utah is landlocked, it is illegal to hunt whales. The Word: (1970s) Tripping A term used to describe a deemed insane action or comment by others. i.e. The teacher wants us to read 10 chapters tonight, They are tripping if they think we can read this much tonight. 41 Evaluate the role of the media in our system of checks and balances Watergate CLEAR YOUR DESK except for your paper from yesterday. All the Presidents Men Evaluate the role of the media in our system of checks and balances during Watergate Learned (new paper) 1. Describe how they “Followed the Money” 2. CRP (Committee to ReElect the President) CREEP 3. How did they trick people to confirm information. (Canuck Letter- forged letter by Muskie saying he did not like people that were of French-Canadian descent.) Evaluate the role of the media in our system of checks and balances during Watergate Ethical - pertaining to principles of morality; right and wrong in conduct Learned (new paper) 1. How might ethical CIA and FBI agents responded to the illegal acts assigned them 2. Watergate Leaker – Mark Felt – When is it justified for a government official to “leak” classified information to the press? Evaluate the accomplishments of the Nixon Administration. Watergate 1. Other papers join in on reporting on Watergate. 2. House of Reps. Committee starts an investigation. 3. Nixon Tapes discovered 4. Supreme Court forces Nixon to release tapes. 5. FBI and CIA is used in “dirty tricks” and cover-up. 6. House of Rep. Committee recommends Impeachment. 7. Nixon Resigns. Evaluate the accomplishments of IMPACT the Nixon Administration. • Federal Campaign Act amendments – limiting campaign donations and an independent agency to monitor campaigns. • Watergate • Prestige and power of Presidency reduced. • Deep distrust of public officials. • Proved that not even the President is above the law. • Checks and Balances seemed to work. (Media, Legislature, Judicial) Evaluate the accomplishments of the Nixon Administration. • Watergate • Newly appointed VP Ford becomes President • The only President to never have been elected to national office. • Ford’s first official act is to pardon Nixon even though there were no criminal charges yet. Tony Orlando and Dawn The Way We Were Memories https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=qUBh 0CRfj9E #1 Hit 1974 Mem'ries, Light the corners of my mind Misty water-colored memories Of the way we were Scattered pictures, Of the smiles we left behind Smiles we gave to one another For the way we were Can it be that it was all so simple then? Or has time re-written every line? If we had the chance to do it all again Tell me, would we? Could we? Mem'ries, may be beautiful and yet What's too painful to remember We simply choose to forget So it's the laughter We will remember Whenever we remember... The way we were... Evaluate the accomplishments of the Nixon Administration. May 1 Today in History : American U-2 spy plane shot down, 1960 Interesting Fact?: Every person has a unique tongue print. The Word: (1970s) “catch You On The Flip~side” “spot you later” - see you later 50 What was discovered from the WATERGATE investigations? Watergate • • • • • • DIRTY TRICKS and the Enemy List Illegal Investigations (FBI) such as wire tapping and bugging Forging letters Infiltrating opposing groups to misrepresent and spy. Illegal us of campaign funds. Misdirecting federal investigations. Destroying evidence ? Why was the Nixon Even though Nixon was way administration ahead in the pre-election polls involved in dirty he still was involved in dirty tricks and cover-ups? tricks. Watergate ? What changed because of WATERGATE? Watergate IMPACT • Nixon resigns • Thirty of Nixon’s closest aides including Two US Attorney Generals convicted of crimes related to Watergate and it’s cover-up. Approximately half serve time in federal prison. • FBI Director resigns after it is discovered that he had burned documents related to Watergate. ? What changed because of WATERGATE? Watergate IMPACT • Federal Campaign Act amended limiting campaign donations and an independent agency to monitor campaigns. • Prestige and power of Presidency reduced. • Deep distrust of public officials. • Proved that not even the President is above the law. • Checks and Balances seemed to work. Evaluate the accomplishments of the Ford Administration. • Watergate • Newly appointed VP Ford becomes President • The only President to never have been elected to national office. • Ford’s first official act is to pardon Nixon even though there were no criminal charges yet. ? Evaluate the accomplishments of the Ford Administration. Gerald Ford becomes President in 1974. With Americas involvement in in Vietnam and Watergate over the main obstacle facing President Ford was the economy and “stagflation” (a stagnant economy with high unemployment at the same time that there is high inflation) Problems also developed in Ford’s foreign policy with the Helsinki Accords and the Mayaguez Incident. Tony Orlando and Dawn Everybody Was Kung Fu Fightning https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=9TgoF -ccdGM #14 Hit 1975 Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting Those kicks were fast as lightning In fact, it was a little bit frightening But they fought with expert timing There was funky China men from funky Chinatown They were chopping them up They were chopping them down It's an ancient Chinese art And everybody knew their part From a fainting, to a slip And a kickin' from the hip There was funky Billie Chin and little Sammy Chong He said, here comes the big boss, let's get it on We took the bow and made a stand Started swaying with the hand A sudden motion made me skip Now we're into a brand new trip Evaluate the Nixon, Ford, and Carter administration. May 4 Today in History : A riot breaks out in Haymarket Square, 1886 Interesting Fact?: "A man a plan a canal panama" is the same thing when your reverse it. The Word: (1970s) 'feel Tha Funk‘ feel the music. get down wit da boogie. 59 Evaluate the accomplishments of the Ford Administration. Gerald Ford. Page 718 1. In what ways did President Johnsons policies hurt the economy? 2. What is OPEC and why did they embargo oil to the US in 1973? Page 720 3. What was the “WIN” program and what were the results? 4. What were the Helsinki Accords and what were the results Evaluate the accomplishments of the Ford Administration. Jimmy Carter In 1976 Jimmy Carter becomes President of the US The “outsider” Former Governor of Georgia Peanut farmer. Social conservative politically and fiscally more liberal. 1976-1980 Video Objective – Which challenge, the Iran Hostage Crisis or the Economy, was most important for President Carter not getting re-elected and why? Paul McCartney You'd Think That People Would Have Had Enought Of Silly Love Songs. and Wings But I Look Around Me And I See It Isn't So. Some People Wanna Fill The World With Silly Love Silly Love Songs. And What's Wrong With That? Songs https://www.youtube. I'd Like To Know, 'Cause Here I Go Again I Love You, I Love You, com/watch?v=2_9Qo I Love You, I Love You. oYDYtU #1 Hit 1976 I Can't Explain The Feeling's Plain To Me; Say Can't You See? Ah, She Gave Me More, She Gave It All To Me Now Can't You See, What's Wrong With That I Need To Know, 'Cause Here I Go Again I Love You, I Love You. Love Doesn't Come In A Minute, Sometimes It Doesn't Come At All I Only Know That When I'm In It Evaluate the accomplishments of the Ford and Carter Administration. May 5 Today in History : The first American in space, 1961 Six killed in Oregon by Japanese bomb, 1945 Interesting Fact?: Dogs and cats consume almost $7 billion worth of pet food a year. The Word: (1970s) 'chill' 'be Cool‘ relax, man! 65 1976-1980 Video Objective – Which challenge, the Iran Hostage Crisis or the Economy, was most important for President Carter not getting re-elected and why? The Trammps Disco Inferno https://www.yo utube.com/wat ch?v=A_sY2rjxq 6M Disco (Burn baby burn) (Burn baby burn) (Burn baby burn) (Burn baby burn) •To my surprise, one hundred stories high People getting loose y'all, getting down on the roof Folks are screaming, out of control It was so entertaining when the boogie started to explode I heard somebody say •(Burn baby burn) disco inferno (Burn baby burn) burn that mother down (Burn baby burn) disco inferno (Burn baby burn) burn that mother down •Satisfaction came in a chain reaction (Burnin') mother down Evaluate the accomplishments of the Carter Administration. May 6 Today in History : George Marshall calls for aid to Europe, 1947 Bobby Kennedy is assassinated, 1968 Interesting Fact?: David Prowse was the guy in the Darth Vader suit in Star Wars. He spoke all of Vader's lines, and didn't know that he was going to be dubbed over by James Earl Jones until he saw the screening of the movie. The Word: (1970s) 'To The Max'! Take it to the maximum. The best it can be 69 TEST FRIDAY • • • • • Multiple choice US Government Nixon Administration Ford Administration Carter Administration Evaluate the accomplishments of the Carter Administration. Domestic Economic Problems Stagflation = stagnant economy + inflation Page 720-721 Jimmy Carter 1. What did he feel was the most And the serious problem for our economy? Economy 2. What did he propose to meet this challenge? 3. How was “deregulation” of oil going to help the economy and oil industry. 4. What are “windfall profits taxes” and why did Carter feel they were necessary? 5. What was the results of his efforts and why? Evaluate the accomplishments of the Carter Administration. Foreign Policy An Americas Values “Our policy is rooted in our moral values, which never change. Our policy is reinforced by our material wealth and by our military power. Our policy is designed to serve mankind.” • Government by consent of the people • All people are created equal • All people have basic rights including rights Evaluate the Camp David Accords (Peace accomplishments of the treaty between Egypt and Carter Administration. International success Israel): • Israel was established in 1948 and was supported by the US • Arab nations opposed the establishment of Israel . • US had strong economic ties (oil) to the Middle East. • Egypt and Israel had been involved in several wars since 1948 with no end in sight. • Evaluate the accomplishments of the Carter Administration. International successes and problems To improve US and Latin American relations: • Ownership of Panama Canal goes to Panama. • Canal was to be used by anyone. • US retained the right to defend the canal. DISCO • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0lm58cet1g Evaluate the Carter administration and movements of the 1970s. May 7 Today in History : Chief Seattle dies near the city named for him, 1866 Interesting Fact?: In 1980, a Las Vegas hospital suspended workers for betting on when patients would die. The Word: (1970s) 'like‘ Beginning every sentence with "like". "Like we went to the mall and like I saw him looking at me." 77 Nepal Relief Fund TEST FRIDAY • • • • • Multiple choice US Government Nixon Administration Ford Administration Carter Administration You can use a “cheat sheet” (one side of one piece of paper) Evaluate the accomplishments of the Carter Administration. International successes and problems To protest Soviet invasion of Afghanistan: • US Embargo of Grain to USSR • Boycott of Moscow Olympics. (US covertly supports Islamic Fundamentalists, which later became the Taliban and Al Qaeda, in rebelling against the Soviet invasion) Evaluate the accomplishments of the Carter Administration. Following WW II Iran International successes and problems • US supports a “coup” establishing the Shah as an absolute ruler. • The Shah proceeds with “modernizing” Iran (guided democracy) • Fundamentalist Muslims resent Shah’s westernization of Iran and US influence. “coup” - a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government Evaluate the accomplishments of the Carter Administration. Iranian Hostage Crisis 1979 Iranian Revolution: • Exiled Iranian religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini leads a successful revolution. • Soviet Union recognizes the new government . • Ayatollah declares the US to be the “Great Satan” • Carter decides to give the Shah asylum. Evaluate the accomplishments of • Approximately 200 students the Carter take 52 hostages at US Embassy Administration. in Iran demanding the return of International successes and problems the Shah and the money he took. • Failed rescue attempt results in eight US servicemen dying. Evaluate the accomplishments of • Carter runs for re-election but the Carter does not campaign vowing to Administration. get the hostages returned. International successes and problems • After 444 day the hostages are released as soon as Carter is no longer President. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-jwFrgCGt4 (first 5 min) Evaluate the movements of the 1970s. Page 724-726 “Movements” evolve. 1. Why were many schools “de facto” segregated even after Brown v. Topeka Board of education? 2. How did the state courts and the Supreme Court try to remedy this problem? 3. Describe how some whites responded? 4. Describe how “affirmative action” was going to help solve economic and educational discrimination. 5. What effect did the Bakke case have on college admissions? “de facto” - in fact, or in effect, whether by right or not First team of four to all have the questions correctly completed = 10 bonus points each. Second team = 5 bonus points each DISCO The Village People YMCA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4keLK_l26b8 Evaluate the Carter administration. May 8 Today in History : V-E Day is celebrated in America and Britain, 1945 AIM occupation of Wounded Knee ends, 1973 Interesting Fact?: It is impossible to spell a word only using the bottom row of the keyboard. The Word: (1970s) 'what It Is, What It Is' a greeting usually meaning,"hey", "What's up?" 88 TEST TODAY • • • • • Multiple choice US Government Nixon Administration Ford Administration Carter Administration You can use a “cheat sheet” (one side of one piece of paper) • All cell phones must remain put away while tests are out. 1970s Nixon Ford, and Carter • You can NOT use your notes, video worksheets, or study guides. • Use a #2 pencil 1970s Test May 8 • Write your name on the appropriate line. • For subject write – 1970s Test • Do not write on the test sheets. • When you are finished turn your answer sheet over and work on something else. • Mind your own business at your desk.