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The Economy in the 1970s

Question 1 • Fall 24 US History B IC

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

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

Explanation

President Carter argued that the United States should rely less on imported energy, especially foreign oil. Reducing dependence on foreign energy would make the economy less vulnerable to supply disruptions and rising prices. Choice A, a reduction in foreign energy dependence, best describes this measure.

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