Question

Jimmy Carter’s response to the nation’s oil crisis was to ___. a. ask Congress to reduce taxes on crude oil. b. issue a federal loan to Chrysler to stop it from going bankrupt. c. call on Americans across the country to conserve oil. d. raise interest rates in southern states..

Answer 1

Answer: Jimmy Carter's response to the nation's oil crisis was to c. call on Americans across the country to conserve oil.

Explanation: When Carter took office, the problems on the home front were inflation, unemployment, and energy. To deal with the energy problem he wanted Congress to pass laws to lower the use of gas and oil. He also offered tax breaks to people who used less fuel in their homes. He called on Americans to conserve oil and use more coal, and solar and nuclear energy.

Answer 2

Jimmy Carter's response to the nations oil crisis was to :

Call on Americans to conserve oil.

He cast himself as a fresh face to win the presidency