Скачать или смотреть How the 1973 Oil Embargo Brought the U.S. Economy to Its Knees

In October 1973, a single decision made thousands of miles away exposed how fragile the American economy really was. Without a war, invasion, or attack, the United States was suddenly cut off from a crucial resource it depended on to function. Gas stations ran dry, factories slowed, inflation surged, and a powerful economy stumbled almost overnight.

This video explains how the 1973 oil embargo worked, why almost no one saw it coming, and how a handful of oil-producing countries reshaped global power using energy as leverage. You’ll see how decades of cheap oil quietly rewired American life, why the shock triggered stagflation, and how the fallout transformed finance, geopolitics, and the global banking system.

More importantly, this story isn’t just history. The systems built in response to the oil shock still shape today’s economy, from Middle East geopolitics to debt markets and energy security. By understanding what really happened in 1973, you’ll better understand why resources, not just money, continue to move the world.
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