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Unit 8: Period 8: 1945-1980

1,300 possible mastery points

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The United States emerged from World War II as the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world. But staying on top isn't easy. Explore how the context of the Cold War and the Civil Rights and youth culture movements of the 1960s posed challenges and opportunities for change.

Practice

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