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AP US History Flashcards: Causation In Period 9

Study Causation In Period 9 in AP US History with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What was a significant effect of the end of the Cold War on U.S. military policy?

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ANSWER

Reduction in nuclear arms. Eliminated need for massive nuclear deterrent against Soviet threat.

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AP US History: Period 9: 1980–Present

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Secondary-source excerpt (Period 9, 1980–present): Growing scientific consensus about climate change and visible environmental disruptions increased pressure for government action. However, the nation's reliance on fossil fuels, lobbying by energy interests, and partisan divisions limited the scope of federal legislation. As a result, many initiatives shifted toward state-level policies, court cases, and executive actions, while climate politics became a recurring source of national controversy. Which option best identifies a cause of the shift toward state-level and executive initiatives described in the excerpt?
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