Why did opec increase oil prices in 1973?
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a. to add to nixon's power as president
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b. to pressure the united states not to support israel
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c. to protest the u. s. fighting in vietnam
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d. to the u. s. economy

The right answer is  B. To pressure the United States not to support Israel.

Explanation:

It was an act of retaliation by Arab countries for Washington´s decision to re-supply the Israeli forces during the Arab-Israeli War of 1973 and to gain leverage in post-war negotiations.

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