The modern world is a very different place from the world that existed 50 years ago. Our knowledge of ourselves and our universe has increased, infrastructures have become globalized and technological developments have revolutionized the way we communicate with each other.
I believe your answer is D- Oil.
William Clements, and I believe he was elected in 1978? My memory is a bit rough.
The americans got the north western part of america but im not sure of the other question