As a Result of His __________, President Carter Began to Lose

question 14

Multiple Choice

As a result of his __________, President Carter began to lose the public's confidence.

• A)pardoning Gerald Ford for his actions in the Watergate scandal
• B)"Crisis of Confidence" speech to the American public
• C)failure to force big oil to lower gas prices
• D)inability to work with Congress
• E)decision to cut the MX missile system during the Cold War

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Definitions:

Dow Jones

An American stock market index that shows how 30 large, publicly-owned companies based in the United States have traded during a standard trading session.

Price-Weighted Average

A stock index in which each company's influence on the index's performance is proportional to its stock price.

International Sales

Revenue generated from the sale of products or services outside of the company's home country.

Bankers' Acceptance

A short-term debt instrument issued by a company but guaranteed by a bank, often used in international trade.