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AP US History Flashcards: Environment And Natural Resource 1968 1980

Study Environment And Natural Resource 1968 1980 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 the primary goal of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established in 1970?

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ANSWER

To protect human health and the environment. Established to consolidate environmental oversight under one federal agency.

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AP US History: Period 8: 1945–1980

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Secondary source excerpt (1968–1980): Scholars note that the 1970s environmental agenda included regulating chemicals in commerce, reflecting anxiety about invisible, long-term harms. Policymakers sought to require testing and allow restrictions even before widespread damage was proven. Which federal approach best matches the excerpt's description?
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