The Nixon Presidency
Assignment
During his Presidency, Nixon succeeded in ending American fighting in Viet Nam and improving relations with the U.S.S.R. and China. But the Watergate scandal brought fresh divisions to the country and ultimately led to his resignation. In this assignment You will explore one aspect of Richard Nixon’s Presidency by creating and presenting a PowerPoint on the ideas and issues below:
Directions
Use the links below to create a Power Point presentation on the Presidency of Richard Nixon. Your presentation should include information about the following ideas and issues:
Vietnamization / end of Vietnam War
detente
Strategic Arm Limitations Treaty (SALT I)
Nixon's visit to China
Watergate
Research Links:
American History 102 - Professor Stanley K. Schultz
Richard Nixon: Vietnam War : Spartacus Educational
The Nixon Doctrine and Detente
