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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Jimmy Carter: "A Crisis of Confidence"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a speech by Jimmy Carter addressing the country about uniting the country to solve the Engergy Crisis on delivered July 15, 1979. It is offered in YouTube video, mp3 audio, and text [4:16].
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Presidential Rhetoric: George W. Bush: Energy Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush discusses his energy policy, American's dependence on oil and alternative fuel in this April, 2006, speech.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: America's Energy Addiction

For Students 9th - 10th
In a February, 2006, report, NewsHour presents a discussion of George W. Bush's energy policy, rising gas prices, alternative energy sources, etc. Transcript, audio and video of report are available.
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Digital History

Digital History: Oil Embargo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an overview of the causes of the 1970s energy and oil crisis.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: What's Behind High Gas Prices?

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise and interesting Q&A article about gas prices, profits, etc.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Across Usa, Anger Building Over Gas

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from May, 2006, goes across the country to get responses to the rising gas prices. There are also poll results and a photo slideshow that accompanies this article.

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