D. Some groups on the left also rejected liberal policies, arguing that political leaders did too little to transform the racial and economic status quo at home and pursued immoral policies abroad. Examples: Black Panther Party (1966), Yippies, Black Power movement, draft evasion during Vietnam War, conscientious objectors, Muhammed Ali’s refusal to honor the draft Example Definition/Description Significance to the Thesis E. Public confidence and trust in government’s ability to solve social and economic problems declined in the 1970s in the wake of economic challenges, political scandals, and foreign policy crises. Examples: Arab Oil Embargo (1973), stagflation, Watergate scandal (1972-1974), US v. Nixon (1974), Ford’s pardon of Nixon, Iranian hostage crisis (1979-1981) Example Definition/Description Significance to the Thesis
D. Some groups on the left also rejected liberal policies, arguing that political leaders did too little to transform the racial and economic status quo at home and pursued immoral policies abroad. Examples: Black Panther Party (1966), Yippies, Black Power movement, draft evasion during Vietnam War, conscientious objectors, Muhammed Ali’s refusal to honor the draft Example Definition/Description Significance to the Thesis E. Public confidence and trust in government’s ability to solve social and economic problems declined in the 1970s in the wake of economic challenges, political scandals, and foreign policy crises. Examples: Arab Oil Embargo (1973), stagflation, Watergate scandal (1972-1974), US v. Nixon (1974), Ford’s pardon of Nixon, Iranian hostage crisis (1979-1981) Example Definition/Description Significance to the Thesis