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QuizMultiple Choice

The Sixties and the Seventies

Question 9 • OK-Oklahoma History -CA- 37411A

Which of the following was an effect of the Arab oil embargo in 1973?

Answer
A
the US abandoned its support of Israel
B
oil prices began to fall
C
oil production in Oklahoma declined
D
Americans faced severe shortages of gasoline

Explanation

In 1973, Arab oil-producing countries restricted oil shipments to the United States in response to U.S. support for Israel. The reduced supply led to long lines at gas stations and severe gasoline shortages for Americans. The United States did not abandon its support of Israel, and oil prices rose rather than began to fall.

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