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The Economy in the 1970s — Quiz

Question 1 • United States History and Geography

Which measures did President Carter propose to help the US economy in the late 1970s?

Answer
A
an increase in US oil prices
B
a reduction in foreign oil supplies
C
an increase in US energy use
D
a reduction in foreign energy dependence

Explanation

President Carter called for the United States to conserve energy and rely less on imported oil, especially after the energy crisis of the 1970s. Reducing dependence on foreign energy supplies would make the economy less vulnerable to shortages and price shocks. So the correct choice is “a reduction in foreign energy dependence.”

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