What was Jimmy Carter's weakness?

Answer 1

1. Double-digit High inflation coupled with a stagnant economy
2. 1979 takeover of the American embassy in Iran and holding of hostages by Iranian students followed by an unsuccessful rescue attempt of the hostage
3. His return of the Panama Canal Zone to Panama was seen as a major concession of US influence in Latin America.
4. As a small-state governor and an out-sider to Washington in national politics Carter was a very weak leader at the federal level.

U.S. hostage situation in Iran.
High unemployment

Stagflation

High inflation

Answer 2

Jimmy Carter was very intelligent, but his personality and method of action put him at odds with even a Democratic Congress, and he was not an effective leader. Carter had great success in human rights and is credited with peace in the Middle East at that time. He lacked a vision or plan. Plagued by several non-domestic minor disasters, he was also unable to get much moving around Washington. What he did succeed in was quickly snuffed out by Reagan.

His return of the Panama Canal Zone to Panama was seen as a major concession of US influence in Latin America.

The final year of his presidential tenure was marked by several major crises, including the 1979 takeover of the American embassy in Iran and holding of hostages by Iranian students, an unsuccessful rescue attempt of the hostages, serious fuel shortages, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. His decision not to let the US participate in the 1980 Olympics was widely unpopular, as was the similar decision in other countries.

Answer 3

1-Timing and handling of the Iran situation, such as the failed hostage rescue mission.

2- Appearance of being unintelligent (Not true though. He is a genius).

3- The economy tanked during his time as President. Whether or not it was his fault

can be debated, but it hurt his perception as President.

Answer 4

he was very wise and is a helpful person! he didn't have any problems and succeed at his 4 years of presidensy. he is still alive and builds houses for poor or homeless people.

Answer 5

his setbacks included the soviet invasion ofAfghanistan

Answer 6

Iran Hostage Crisis ; Soviet invasion of Afghanistan ;the end of detente

Answer 7

The main issue going on at Carter's presidency was the Iran Hostage Crisis where 52 people were held hostage for 444 days before returning to US during Reagan's inauguration.

Answer 8

The biggest that comes to mind, besides the very high inflation, was the failed attempt to rescue the American hostages being held in Iran.

Answer 9

he wasnt president for a long time

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