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Question 8 • United States History and Geography

Who did President Bush order to clean up after the Exxon Valdez incident?

Answer
A
the United Nations
B
the Exxon company
C
the people of Alaska
D
the US government

Explanation

The Exxon Valdez was an Exxon-owned oil tanker, and President George H. W. Bush directed Exxon to take responsibility for cleaning up the oil spill. So the correct choice is the Exxon company. The spill happened in Alaska, but the state’s residents were not ordered to carry out the cleanup.

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