Question

How did the nations energy needs complicate both the foreign and domestic policies of presidents Ford, Carter, and Reagan?

Answer 1

At the time the United States were, some would argue still, are very dependent on oil. That was the main energy resource for the US which mainly came from the Middle East. But, many foreign conflicts did impact the price of oil, and OPEC raised the prices of oil. The  country was also in the period of stagflation and period of economic trouble characterized by high unemployment, inflation and the price increase. So because the price of oil was higher and the effects stagflation (inflation was particularly increased when OPEC increased the prices) they had to make the policies that would address all of these issues.

Answer 2

Answer:

Nation's energy needed to complicate both the foreign and domestic policies of president’s Ford, Carter, and Reagan because the United States was looking for a safer supply of energy, which was essential policy to the nation.

Explanation:

The entire president, as mentioned earlier, assumed office when the country was not sure of its energy security. However, it is international standing across the world influenced its status all the three Presidents, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan assumed office at a time when the United States was unsure of its energy security, its international standing and influence in the world.

Further Jimmy Carter had issues with the energy crisis; however, according to him; it was because of deregulation of the prices of oil that occurred because of liming the energy consumption.