HIST365 Recent America 1945 to the Present
Week 6 Discussion
1. Analyze the causes and consequences of the Iranian Hostage Crisis.
2. Discuss the meaning of stagflation and its impact.
3. Analyze Nixon’s policies towards China. Were they effective?
4. Analyze Nixon’s policies towards the Soviet Union. Were they effective?
5. Was the Watergate Scandal a sign of strength or weakness in the U.S. system of government?
6. Explain the significance of the energy crisis that Carter faced in the 1970s. Was he effective at resolving it?
7. Phyllis Schlafy openly discussed the demerits of feminism. Do you agree or disagree with her? Explain.