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 boosting domestic energy independence by prioritizing increased domestic oil production, along with conservation measures. The other options are incorrect: he did not focus on alternative oil trade partners, nor did he control OPEC oil shipment volumes (either increasing or decreasing them, as that was determined by OPEC).

Answer:

He tried to increase US oil production.