Question

How did OPEC’s oil embargo directly affect Washington?

A.It caused fuel shortages
B.It caused many oil workers to find other jobs.
C.It led to a steep drop in gas prices.
D.It led to the closing of local drilling operations.

Answer 1

OPEC’s oil embargo directly affect Washington because: (A).It caused fuel shortages
In an embargo, the a country will officially create a ban on a specific product (in this case, oil) to be traded with another country.
Since more than 30% of United States' oil supply came from OPEC members, the embargo created a fuel shortages in United States