What did Americans experience during the oil shock of 1979? lower gas prices
gas shortages
better relations with OPEC nations
more efficient business practices

The spike in price caused fuel shortages and long lines at gas stations similar to the 1973 oil crisis. ... Iraq's oil production also dropped significantly, triggering economic recessions worldwide. Oil prices did not return to pre-crisis levels until the mid-1980s.

my cultural heritage consists of irish, german, native american, and others.

the government paid religious orders to provide basic education to native american children on reservations. in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the bureau of indian affairs (bia) founded additional boarding schools based on the assimilation model of the off-reservation carlisle indian industrial school.