Question

lack of confidence
in 1979, jimmy carter gave a speech called the \malaise\ or \crisis of confidence\ speech.

• in the speech, carter reflected on how the american public lacked faith that the country was going in the right direction.
• this message was not necessarily one the people expected from the president ahead of a re - election year, and it was interpreted as meaning the nation might need to go in a different direction.
• the country did ultimately move in a different direction with the election of ronald reagan in 1980.

what was the name of the speech that jimmy carter gave in 1979?
\crisis of faith\
\crisis of confidence\
\crisis of energy\

Explanation:

The text clearly states "In 1979, Jimmy Carter gave a speech called the 'Malaise' or 'Crisis of Confidence' speech."

Answer:

B. "Crisis of Confidence"