During the Energy Crisis of the 1970s, President Nixon Ordered

question 207

Multiple Choice

During the energy crisis of the 1970s, President Nixon ordered gas stations to close between 9:00 PM Saturday and 12:01 AM Monday, in an attempt to prevent wasteful and unnecessary Sunday driving. This policy:

• A) proved effective in reducing the shortage of gasoline.
• B) gave people the incentive to fill up their tanks earlier in the week.
• C) indirectly caused many churches to close on Sunday.
• D) All of the answers are correct.

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