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:

Facing a deep - debt situation, George H. W. Bush needed to work with Congress on budget - related matters, which often involved compromise. Starting a war with Iraq was not directly related to the debt issue. He did not resign due to debt. Closing failing banks was not the main action due to debt at his inauguration.

Answer:

B. compromise with Congress.