1. The Presidency of Richard Nixon

One of president Nixon’s landmark domestic policies was establishing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which -

• Establishes National Parks across the continent for citizens of America to enjoy

• Partners with countries around the globe to ensure that endangered species of animals do not go extinct

• Works to limit and prevent air and water pollution

• Uses greenhouses to grow develop new species of plants that release large amounts of oxygen into the atmosphere

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The Equal Rights Amendment dealt with the issue of equality for ​ (a)  

• Women
• African Americans
• Native Americans
• Hispanic Americans

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When it came to the communist country of China, Nixon believed -

• We should have diplomatic communication with the Chinese

• More nuclear weapons should be developed incase we went to war with the Chinese

• We should not have any communication with communist countries

• Secret agents should infiltrate their government and military in order for the U.S. to have necessary information

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One of Nixon’s most successful foreign policy actions was the signing of SALT I which -  

• Provided medical care to American citizens over the age of 65

• Allowed the Soviets to develop more nuclear weapons as long as they were not used against the U.S.

• Opened up trade between the United States and China

• Limited the missile systems of the U.S. and the Soviet Union

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What law is this excerpt of?

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What is the purpose of this act?

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In your own words, what is considered a "critical habitat?"

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Who can determine if specific areas outside the geographical area occupied by the species may also be protected?

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What department did Nixon create to manage the responsibilities outlined in this act?

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Which statement correctly completes this time line?

• The Centers for Disease Control petitioned Congress to eliminate waste treatment plants.

• The federal government created the Environmental Protection Agency to oversee environmental issues.

• The automobile industry began researching alternative energy sources.

• The president ordered the Public Health Service to deal with environmental pollution.

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