Question

how did president carter respond to the energy crisis in 1979?
he tried to develop alternative trade partners for oil.
he tried to increase us oil production.
he decreased oil shipments from opec nations.
he increased oil shipments from opec nations.

Explanation:

In response to the 1979 energy crisis, President Carter focused on reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil by prioritizing domestic production. The other options are incorrect: he did not focus on alternative oil trade partners, had no authority to unilaterally adjust OPEC shipments (either increasing or decreasing them).

Answer:

He tried to increase US oil production.