Understanding the War on Drugs

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Which U.S. president officially declared the War on Drugs in 1971?

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Richard Nixon

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What is the main goal of the War on Drugs?

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To reduce illegal drug trade and substance abuse.

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Which government agency was created in 1973 to enforce drug laws in the U.S.?

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DEA

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The term "Just Say No" was part of an anti-drug campaign led by which First Lady?

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Nancy Reagan

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The U.S. War on Drugs led to major interventions in which South American Country, known for its cocaine trade?

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Colombia

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What was a major consequence of the War on Drugs in the U.S.?

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Mass incarceration, particulary of minorties