Question

when george h. w. bush became president, the us government was deep in debt. bush was forced to
start a war with iraq.
compromise with congress.
resign from office.
close the failing banks.

Explanation:

When George H. W. Bush became president with the US government in debt, he had to work with Congress to address financial - related issues. Starting a war with Iraq was not directly related to the debt situation. Resigning from office was not a result of the debt. Closing failing banks was part of broader financial management but not the most direct response to the debt problem at the time. Compromising with Congress was necessary to pass budgets and fiscal policies to deal with the debt.

Answer:

compromise with Congress.