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The 1970’s energy crisis was a result of America’s dependence on the Middle East. During the Yom Kippur war, America felt secure that OPEC would not cut off their oil supply so they sent military aid to the Israelis. Consequently, Arab OPEC members placed an oil embargo on the U.S., sending the U.S. into a state of crisis full of decreasing oil supply and increasing oil demand. The embargo was eventually lifted in 1974 when an agreement was finally reached, but oil prices were still very high. Throughout the decade, the price of oil skyrocketed in from $3 a gallon to $12, further contributing to the inflation the economy was facing and leading to more unemployment than ever. President Jimmy Carter addressed the situation publicly by creating a cumulative National Energy Plan which suggested utilizing domestic oil sources to reduce foreign dependence, conserving and limiting the use of any remaining oil, and turning to alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power. The ‘70s energy crisis was overall important because it contributed to mass inflation and unemployment in the post-war era, urged the American government to think critically about their energy efficiency, and gave rise to environmentalist views.

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After the war, unemployment and inflation put severe strain on the American economy. In this excerpt, President Carter explains how the new energy crisis only exacerbates the situation. He addresses the threats imposed upon the economy and overall security of America and encourages a change in how dependent America is on OPEC.

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"Tune in next decade for the exciting conclusion"

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"Tune in next decade for the exciting conclusion"

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The American government received criticism for their reluctance to turn to alternative energy sources until the situation was desperate. The image represents how close America was to being completely economically destroyed by OPEC's oil embargo and it wasn't until the very last second that they began to take an interest in more efficient means of energy.

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During the crisis, the average gas station functioned on a first come, first served basis. Gas stations were often congested with drivers eager to get there during the early hours of business.

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Jimmy Carter mentions in his Energy Address to the Nation that the country needs to work together to lessen the use of energy. He expects everyone to follow the reduced speed limit in order to save fuel.

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The news reached U.S. citizens that Arab members of OPEC created an oil embargo against the United States because they aided the Israeli military in the contemporary Arab-Israeli (Yom Kippur) War.

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Owners of gas stations had to spray paint signs to inform the people of the gas shortage. Many began going out of business because they had no gas to sell.

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In this excerpt, President Carter stresses the severity of the situation due to not only America's extreme dependence on foreign nations but also the instability of these nations. He describes the danger America is to face if they do not act quickly to respond to the situation and prompts Americans to do so by contributing to the solutions proposed.

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Jimmy Carter: Crisis of Confidence Speech  (July 15, 1979)

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Jimmy Carter: Crisis of Confidence Speech  (July 15, 1979)

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"We remember when the phrase “sound as a dollar” was an expression of absolute dependability, until ten years of inflation began to shrink our dollar and our savings. We believed that our nation’s resources were limitless until 1973 when we had to face a growing dependence on foreign oil."
"Our excessive dependence on OPEC has already taken a tremendous toll on our economy and our people. This is the direct cause of the long lines which have made millions of you spend aggravating hours waiting for gasoline. It's a cause of the increased inflation and unemployment that we now face. This intolerable dependence on foreign oil threatens our economic independence and the very security of our Nation."

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Jimmy Carter: Energy Address to the Nation (April 5, 1979)

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Jimmy Carter: Energy Address to the Nation (April 5, 1979)

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"These shocks have sent us stern warnings about energy, but our Nation has not yet responded to these warnings. Our national strength is dangerously dependent on a thin line of oil tankers stretching half-way around the Earth, originating in the Middle East and around the Persian Gulf, one of the most unstable regions in the world."
"There is no single answer. We must produce more. We must conserve more. And now we must join together in a great national effort to use American technology to give us energy security in the years ahead."