The Economy in the 1970s Answers

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What was the state of the economy when Carter became president?

A
The economy was growing rapidly.
B
The economy was failing rapidly.
C
Inflation and unemployment were high.
D
Inflation and unemployment were low.
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What was the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977?

A
A law taxing communities and giving that money to banks
B
A law that gave money to people in low-income areas
C
A law that encouraged bank lending in low-income areas
D
A law taxing banks and lending that money to low-income people
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Which of the following takes place during a time of stagflation?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
High inflation
B
High economic growth
C
Low unemployment
D
High unemployment
E
Low economic growth
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Why did the Federal Reserve allow interest rates to rise in 1979?

A
To reduce borrowing costs
B
To encourage inflation
C
To reduce unemployment
D
To fight inflation
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What is President Carter urging Americans to do in this excerpt?

A
Accept wage and price controls
B
Raise interest rates
C
Reduce their consumption of energy
D
Lower interest rates
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Why did President Carter want to reduce rules for businesses?

A
To increase the price of oil and gas
B
To lower costs for government and consumers
C
To lower costs for businesses and consumers
D
To increase the price of consumer goods
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Which of the following best describes President Carter’s energy policy?

A
It promoted increased energy consumption.
B
It promoted decreased energy consumption.
C
It disbanded OPEC to free up foreign oil supplies.
D
It forced the United States to produce enough oil for itself.
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during Carter’s presidency.:increased slowly
Selection 2:increasing their dependence on oil.
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What triggered the second oil shock in 1979?

A
Reduced demand for oil
B
A revolution in Iran
C
Increased demand for oil
D
A shortage in the United States
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What does Carter mean when he says conservation is “the cheapest source of energy”?

A
Energy that is not used does not have to be paid for.
B
Alternative sources of energy are cheaper than oil.
C
Conservation makes oil basically free.
D
Energy needs will increase if people conserve more.
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What happened when stagflation became a problem for the economy during Carter’s presidency?

A
The economy grew slowly even though the unemployment rate was low.
B
Prices got very low so consumers could afford more goods.
C
Prices got too high for consumers to afford.
D
The economy grew quickly even though the unemployment rate was high.
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The purpose of this measure is to

A
Increase employment.
B
Combat inflation.
C
Lower interest rates.
D
Control consumption.
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Reducing the regulations on businesses was part of President Carter’s plan to

A
Lower interest rates.
B
Lower inflation.
C
Raise unemployment.
D
Raise interest rates.
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What effects did the oil shock have on the United States? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Economic stability
B
Gas shortages
C
High gas prices
D
Greatly increased oil production
E
Economic slowdown

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