Why did the United States abandon the gold standard in the 1970s? A. The value of the dollar had declined because of the Bretton Woods system. B. New gold deposits were discovered in countries around the world. C. Investors began to value other precious metals more highly than gold D. Many other countries began adopting the gold standard themselves.

How has the money from oil production in the middle east not impacted the people of that region? a) it improved education and jobs in the region. b) it improved infrastructure such as ports, roads, and bridges. c) it increased life expectancy due to improved healthcare facilities. d) it increased political stability and lessened the presence of corruption.