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History II
Mr. Weiss

Name: _____________________________
Directions → You will complete a webquest by referencing this webpage and ALSO by
utilizing the resources linked within that webpage. Jimmy Carter (adobe.com)

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION

1. Where is Jimmy Carter’s birthplace?
Georgia

2. What is a current “fun fact” about former President Jimmy Carter?

He’s the longest living president.

FAMILY, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY

3. Why did Jimmy Carter leave the Navy?
Because of the death of Carter Sr. in 1953

4. What leadership roles did he have in his community as a successful farmer?

He became president of the Georgia Planning Association and served as state
president of the Certified Seed Organization and as district governor of Lions
International.

5. What went wrong with Jimmy Carter’s peanut farm/business while he was
President?
He was a million dollars in debt.

INVOLVEMENT IN STATE POLITICS

6. For what Georgia state political role was Jimmy Carter elected?
Jimmy Carter was elected to the Georgia State Senate.

7. As a member of the Sumter County School Board, what did he promote/advocate

for?
When he left office, the business was $1 million in debt.
GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA
8. In the 1966 governor election who did Jimmy Carter lose to?
Jimmy Carter lost to Lester Maddox.

9. When is Jimmy Carter elected?

1976.

10. What stance did Jimmy Carter have on Civil Rights? How do you know?
Jimmy Carter was a strong advocate for civil rights, as evidenced by his support for the
integration of schools and his efforts to end segregation in Georgia.

11. Who was elected Jimmy Carter’s Lieutenant Governor?

Zell Miller.

12. Why did Carter reorganize the state government when he became the governor?
To make it more efficient and effective.

13. Which other two areas did Carter push to reform as Governor of Georgia?
Carter pushed for reforms in education and transportation.

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

14. What does Jimmy Carter’s campaign ad suggest he will be a good president?
Because of his experience, integrity, and dedication to public service.

15. On what day is he inaugurated?

January 20, 1977.

16. What economic problems did Carter “inherit” as president?

Inflation and recession.

17. What big issues resulted in a decline in Carter’s popularity?

the Iran hostage crisis and the energy crisis.

18. When reflecting on the Iran hostage crisis, what would Jimmy Carter have done
differently? Explain.
He would have taken a more decisive and forceful approach.

19. What were some major accomplishments of President Jimmy Carter?

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AFTER HIS PRESIDENCY

20. As soon as he left office what did Jimmy Carter do?
Carter established the Carter Center to promote and expand human rights.

21. “Under Carter’s direction,” what does the Carter Center do?
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22. Go to the Carter Center website. What is its current motto/slogan?

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23. What two humanitarian crises (plural for crisis) does Jimmy Carter support, as
mentioned on the webpage?
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24. Summarize the NBC Nightly News video.

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25. Why did Jimmy Carter receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance
democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.