*what is the cartoon saying about the u. s.?
*why does the u. s. need or want oil?

The U.S. relies so heavily on oil that if it disappeared then they would probably be dragged down unless they found a better solution.

The U.S needs oil because, it runs cars, and also many other things. It runs boats for trade, airplanes, runs electricity creation plants, and it also creates our roads.

The answer is letter b