Question

how did president carter take a firmer stand on world civil rights issues?

a. he was willing to wage wars to protect the rights of people around the world.
b. he forced china to recognize basic human rights of their citizens.
c. he entered the u.s. into an agreement with other nations to respect the rights of all citizens.
d. he gave speeches around the world advocating for the

Explanation:

Analyze Carter's foreign policy focus

President Jimmy Carter made human rights the cornerstone of his foreign policy, shifting away from the realpolitik of previous administrations.

Evaluate the options

• Option (a) is incorrect because Carter sought to avoid military interventions and promote peace.
• Option (b) is incorrect because Carter did not force China to recognize basic human rights.
• Option (c) is correct because Carter signed and committed the U.S. to international agreements, such as the Helsinki Accords, which bound signatory nations to respect fundamental human rights and freedoms.
• Option (d) is incomplete and does not represent a concrete policy action compared to signing international agreements.

Answer:

• a. He was willing to wage wars to protect the rights of people around the world.
• b. He forced China to recognize basic human rights of their citizens.
• c. He entered the U.S. into an agreement with other nations to respect the rights of all citizens. (Correct answer)
• d. He gave speeches around the world advocating for the