Crash Course U.S. History: Economic Malaise

In this tutorial video, you'll take a whirlwind tour through America in the 1970s. Presidents Ford and Carter were the nation's chief executives during this time, and both are usually considered "failed" presidents for their inability to improve America's economic decline over the course of the decade. Enjoy this "crash course" in U.S. History!
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Direct Link: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/55cb3fae-48bb-4803-839e-e2593a77cdbe/ford-carter-and-the-economic-malaise-crash-course-us-history-42/

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 15 Minute(s)
Keywords: Grade 11, tutorial, U.S. history, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, 1970s, recession, national debt, oil crisis, inflation, export trade deficit, gold standard, global competition, gas shortage, energy crisis, Iranian Hostage Crisis, Camp David Accords, stagflation
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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