President Jimmy Carter
Ireland, Daniel, and Edger
Panama Canal Treaty Signed
The impact of the treaty was that the U.S. and Panama were cooperation, after that tensions grew and the US invaded Panama operates the canal. Transfer of ownershi of the Panama Canal occured peacefully as planned on December 31, 1999.
Three-Mile Island Incident
Because of the accident the US decided to stop nulear power plants.
Boycott Of Olympics In Moscow
United States boycott was viewed as a sentimental protest rather than something to be taken seriously.
Operation Eagle Claw
Failure of president, desperate and numerous attempts continued to fail, diplomatic or no.
Iran Hostage Crisis Situation
Diplomatic crisis between Iran nd the United States, resulted in a hostage situation of 66 American diplomats for 444 days. Carter found this as an act of terrorism and was unable to find a diplomatic solution in order for the hsotges to be returned home .
Crisis is beginnning of U.S legal action resulting in negative ties with Iran.
Questions
2. What caused the meltdown on Three-Mile Island?
3. How many people were held for hostage?
4. When was the Panama Canal made?