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when jimmy carter was president in the late 1970s, gas prices dropped t…

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when jimmy carter was president in the late 1970s,
gas prices dropped to all - time lows.
the country experienced low inflation.
the country experienced high inflation.
unemployment rates continued to fall.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

During Jimmy Carter's presidency (1977-1981), the U.S. faced economic turmoil including the 1979 energy crisis, which drove high inflation (peaking around 13.3% in 1979). Gas prices rose, inflation was high, and unemployment increased.

Answer:

C. the country experienced high inflation.