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Question 8 • US History Studies Since 1877

As a result of a revolution in Iran during 1978 and 1979,

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oil supplies to the US were disrupted, causing oil prices to rise.
B
the cartel of countries controlling part of the oil market decided to increase production.
C
the cartel of countries controlling part of the oil market decided to stop production.
D
the United States cut off diplomatic relations with Iran’s government.

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The Iranian Revolution disrupted oil production and exports from Iran, an important oil supplier. The reduced supply contributed to higher oil prices, so the correct choice is “oil supplies to the US were disrupted, causing oil prices to rise.”

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