Question

both the oil embargo of 1973 and the oil shock of 1979 showed the united states that it was easier to get oil from opec than to produce oil at home. the government needed to be less dependent on foreign oil production. the government could not get enough oil from opec or oil - producing countries. the government needed to start exploring alternate sources of energy.

Explanation:

The 1973 oil embargo and 1979 oil - shock highlighted U.S. vulnerability due to reliance on foreign oil, prompting a need to reduce such dependence.

Answer:

the government needed to be less dependent on foreign oil production.