Question

In 1973, Arab members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) blocked oil shipments to the United States primarily

a. to drive up the price of oil.
b. to protest U.S. support for Israel.
c. to protest Western influence on their countries.
d. to weaken the U.S. economy.

Answer 1

In 1973, Arab members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) blocked oil shipments to the United States primarily "b. to protest U.S. support for Israel," since the US was heavily dependent on oil during this time.