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The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980

Question 1
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What role did World War II play as a catalyst for changing American perspectives on natural resources that intertwined military strategy, domestic consumption patterns, and emerging ecological consciousness leading up to modern environmental movements?

Question 2
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What primary concern does Johnson's Clean Air Act address for urban populations?

Question 3
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How did Earth Week contribute to environmental action in the United States?

Question 4
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What directly influenced President Johnson to enact the Clean Air Act?

Question 5
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An early-20th-century conservationist would probably have written which statement in a letter advocating for environmental policy?

Question 6
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What message does the photograph primarily convey regarding individual roles in environmental conservation?

Question 7
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Assuming the Homestead Act of 1862 required settlers to practice more sustainable farming techniques, would this have likely led to a different outcome for the Great Plains' environment by the 20th century?

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Question 8
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How does this photograph demonstrate the impact of international events on American daily life?

Question 9
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Who wrote the influential environmental science book "Silent Spring"?

Question 10
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Which technological innovation most directly contributed to environmental degradation during California Gold Rush period?