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Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.15
The Cold War led to debates over the proper balance between government power and individual rights, including discussions about:
The limits of executive power
The importance of civil liberties
The role of the military-industrial complex
The need for socialist policies
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AP US History - 8.15 Continuity and Change in Period 8
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