Question

1. the united states turned 200 years old in 1976, a _______________ year.
2. carter used the \______ index,\ a combined measure of the nation’s unemployment and inflation rates, to defeat ford; however, the level was even ______ when carter left office.

Explanation:

Question 1

The United States declared independence in 1776, so 1976 was its 200th anniversary, a "bicentennial" year. Bicentennial refers to a 200 - year period or the celebration of a 200th anniversary.

1. The "misery index" is the sum of the unemployment rate and the inflation rate. Carter used this index against Ford in the election.
2. During Carter's presidency, economic conditions worsened, so the misery index was even "higher" when he left office.

Answer:

bicentennial

Question 2