The 1973 Arab embargo on oil that led to gas shortages throughout the United States served as a reminder that .
A) Americans were not prudent when it came to budgeting for rising prices in gasoline
B) foreign nations could wreak havoc on the U.S. economy
C) environmental problems and pollution were rampant in the United States during the 1970s
D) the United States needed to have a deeper commitment in supporting Israel against its enemies

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The 1973 Arab embargo highlighted the vulnerability of the U.S. economy to foreign actions, particularly how decisions made by oil-producing countries could have significant negative impacts on the American economy.

The 1973 Arab Embargo on Oil That Led to Gas