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Question 3 • US History Studies Since 1877

Which of these factors affected the US economy during the 1970s?

Answer
A
low unemployment
B
stagflation
C
low inflation
D
high GDP

Explanation

During the 1970s, the United States experienced stagflation: high inflation combined with slow economic growth and rising unemployment. That makes “stagflation” the correct choice. Low inflation and high GDP do not describe the period’s main economic problems.

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