Based on the "Inflation as Measured by the Consumer Price Index" graph, what conclusion can be drawn about the period from 1960 to 1980? A. The U. S. government increased taxes for the middle class during this period . B. The purchasing power for Americans declined during this period. C. The unemployment rate increased to record highs during this period D. The U. S. economy experienced a second Great Depression during this period

1.in which of the following ways did washingtons native people produce a minimal impact on their environment? select all that apply -built fish traps across rivers -harvested bark from trees -dammed rivers, altering salmon runs -logged old growth forests-filled in swamps-burned forested areas to increase plant diversity -tore down hills to make cities 2. which statement about groups interacting with the environment is true? a. settlers were careful not to affect the environment with their actions b. settlers were particularly concerned with conserving forest c. native people tried to balance their use of natural resources with their respect for the environment d. native people were careful not to affect the environment with their actions 3. which best explains how native americans in washington related to the environment? a. their dependence upon the environment led to over-harvesting, which used up many natural resources b. they did not fully take advantage of natural resources until settlers arrived from the eastern united states c. they relied on the environment for all aspects of their lives-clothing, food, housing, and transportation. d. they worked over the years to become less reliant on natural resources for their livelihood. 4.what is one way farmers in eastern washington changed their natural environment? a. damming of rivers b. excessive trapping c. irrigating crops d. logging old growth forests 5. how do people in washington interact with the environment today? select all that apply. -eastern washington is no longer used for farming -logging remains a big industry within the state -rivers are reserved for recreational use -people rely solely on cedar for building canoes -people rely on the rich farmlands of western washington for many crops