As a response to the 1973 OPEC embargo and rising oil prices, the United States increased its domestic production of oil.

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This is true. In the aftermath of the OPEC embargo and rising oil prices in 1973, the United States sought to reduce its dependence on foreign oil imports by increasing its domestic production of oil through measures such as the development of new oil fields and expanded use of offshore drilling.

As a Response to the 1973 OPEC Embargo and Rising