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The Economy in the 1970s

Question 8 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

President Carter’s first economic plan proposed

Answer
A
decreasing government spending.
B
challenging the oil embargo.
C
increasing government spending.
D
lowering the price of everyday goods.

Explanation

Carter’s 1977 economic plan aimed to boost a sluggish economy and reduce unemployment. It proposed increased federal spending, including money for public works, along with tax cuts. So the correct choice is increasing government spending.

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