The new IB syllabus for 2010 specifies that your study of Ford and Carter should focus on their policies in regional and international affairs; specifically:Foreign policies from Kennedy to Carter. To have an understanding of his domestic policies is useful but not essential.
Guiding questions:
Content: What challenges did he face (internationally and in the Americas) and how effective were his policies? Focus Task on Ford What key issues/debates arise out of his leadership? What schools of thought are there?
For detailed information: The History Quest database has an excellent study unit on Ford, with some great articles in the journal section on his economic and political challenges/policies: Politics and power. Make sure that you know the school username and password to access these specific links. The EBSCO database is also an excellent resource that can be accessed with the school user name and password. The 1973 War Powers Act constrained Ford; another important aspect of Congress addressing the legacy of Nixon's 'Imperial Presidency'; here's the permalink to a detailed article on his foreign affairs: Ebsco Ford article Ford pardons Nixon 25th Amendment Ford ends Vietnam war podcast Try comparing these two perspectives: Foreign policyForeign policy
President Gerald R.Ford 1974-77
The new IB syllabus for 2010 specifies that your study of Ford and Carter should focus on their policies in regional and international affairs; specifically: Foreign policies from Kennedy to Carter.To have an understanding of his domestic policies is useful but not essential.
Guiding questions:
Content: What challenges did he face (internationally and in the Americas) and how effective were his policies? Focus Task on FordWhat key issues/debates arise out of his leadership?
What schools of thought are there?
Learning Links:
Keep the guiding questions in mind and be selective with what you need to know;
Some links may be accessed from the same site:
For general information:
Revision notes online
Final Presidents Revision.docx - Word version. The Ford notes exclude historiography and international affairs, so remember that you will need to develop those areas
Ford Museum
White House Info
Timeline
Interactive timeline
Miller Center
Ford Quotes
20 min video
For detailed information:
The History Quest database has an excellent study unit on Ford, with some great articles in the journal section on his economic and political challenges/policies: Politics and power. Make sure that you know the school username and password to access these specific links.
The EBSCO database is also an excellent resource that can be accessed with the school user name and password. The 1973 War Powers Act constrained Ford; another important aspect of Congress addressing the legacy of Nixon's 'Imperial Presidency'; here's the permalink to a detailed article on his foreign affairs: Ebsco Ford article
Ford pardons Nixon
25th Amendment
Ford ends Vietnam war podcast
Try comparing these two perspectives: Foreign policyForeign policy