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USHS_LM_54.qxp:Layout 1 4/16/07 2:01 PM Page 503 NOTEBOOK GUIDE CHAPTER The Rise and Fall of Richard Nixon 54 What events influenced Richard Nixon’s rise to and fall from power? Key Content Terms READING NOTES As you complete the Reading Notes, use these Sections 54.2 to 54.4 Key Content Terms in your answers: Create the following graph on two blank pages in your New Federalism Family Assistance Plan notebook. Then follow the steps below to complete your Occupational Safety energy crisis Reading Notes. and Health détente Administration Strategic Arms (OSHA) gh Limitation Treaty i H Environmental (SALT) Protection Agency Watergate scandal ge (EPA) a Aver PREVIEW Copy this list of events from Richard Nixon’s early Low political career into your notebook. Then sequence the 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 events in the order in which you think they occurred by writing a number next to each. Begin with the number 1 1. Read the events listed below for each section. for the event that you think happened first. Determine to what degree each event represents a • accused of misusing campaign funds high or low point in the Nixon presidency. Then • elected to the House of Representatives place the events on the graph in correct chrono - • elected president of the United States logical order. • elected to the Senate 2. For each event, write the date, a short description of the event, and a brief explanation of why you placed • elected vice president on the Eisenhower ticket the event where you did. • escaped scandal with the “Checkers” speech 3. Draw a corresponding visual near each event. • lost California gubernatorial election 4. Use a line to connect all of the events on the graph. • lost presidential election Answer this question in your notebook: What does your graph reveal about President Nixon’s rise to and fall from power? © Teachers’ Curriculum Institute The Rise and Fall of Richard Nixon 503 USHS_LM_54.qxp:Layout 1 4/16/07 2:01 PM Page 504 Notebook Guide 54 Section 54.2 PROCESSING January 1969: Nixon is inaugurated after a close election. August 1969: Nixon proposes revenue sharing and the Design an epitaph for Richard M. Nixon commenting on Family Assistance Plan. both his rise to and his fall from power. An epitaph is July 1970: Nixon proposes the Environmental something engraved on the tombstone of an individual. Protection Agency. Your epitaph should include the following elements: October 1973: Middle East countries stop shipping oil • his name to the United States. • a descriptive phrase or title that highlights both his accomplishments and his controversies (such as Section 54.3 Skillful Diplomat or Disgraced President) July 1969: Nixon introduces the Nixon Doctrine. • a short poem that alludes or refers to two events that February 1972: Nixon visits China. led to Nixon’s rise to power and two events that led May 1972: Nixon signs the Strategic Arms Limitation to his fall from power Treaty. • two or more images that illustrate details in the poem Section 54.4 • other clever or creative touches to make the epitaph November 1972: Nixon wins a second term. more interesting July 1973: Nixon refuses to release White House tapes. August 1974: Nixon resigns as president. Section 54.5 In a well-written paragraph respond to the following question: What is the most significant long-term effect of Watergate? Make sure your paragraph includes • a clear topic sentence that communicates the main idea of your paragraph. • one or two pieces of evidence (facts, data, quotes, examples) from the reading and current events to support your topic sentence. • one or two sentences that explain how your evidence supports your topic sentence. 504 Chapter 54 © Teachers’ Curriculum Institute USHS_LM_54.qxp:Layout 1 4/16/07 2:01 PM Page 505 Student Handout 54A Events and Approval Ratings Match each event on the right with the approval rating you think President Nixon had at that time. Approval Ratings Events 27% July 1969: Nixon introduces the Nixon Doctrine. 39% August 1969: Nixon proposes revenue sharing. 48% June 1970: Nixon signs an extension of the Voting Rights Act. 51% July 1970: Nixon proposes the Environmental Protection Agency. 54% July 1971: Nixon announces plan to visit China. 56% 58% February 1972: Nixon visits China. 61% May 1972: Nixon signs the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty. 62% November 1972: Nixon wins a second term. 62% January 1973: Trial for Watergate burglars begins. 63% February 1973: U.S. troops begin to withdraw from Vietnam. 65% July 1973: Nixon refuses to release White House tapes. October 1973: Middle East countries stop shipping oil to the United States. © Teachers’ Curriculum Institute The Rise and Fall of Richard Nixon 505 © Teachers’ Curriculum Institute Curriculum Teachers’ © 506 Chapter 54 Chapter To completethegraph,recordyourmatchesofeventsandapprovalratingsforPresidentNixon. To Jan. 1969 Apr. 1969 Jul. 1969 Oct. 1969 1969–1974 Ratings, Approval Nixon’s President Jan. 1970 Apr. 1970 Jul. 1970 Oct. 1970 Jan. 1971 Apr. 1971 Jul. 1971 Oct. 1971 Jan. 1972 Apr. 1972 Jul. 1972 Oct. 1972 Jan. 1973 Apr. 1973 Jul. 1973 Oct. 1973 Jan. 1974 Apr. 1974 Jul. 1974 Oct. 1974 Student Handout 54B Handout Student USHS_LM_54.qxp:Layout 1 4/16/07 2:01 PM Page 506 Page PM 2:01 4/16/07 1 USHS_LM_54.qxp:Layout.