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The Late 20th Century — Test

Question 12 • US History Studies Since 1877

The original purpose of the EPA was to

Answer
A
oversee the Clean Air, Water Quality, and Endangered Species acts.
B
eliminate the use of pesticides in all US agricultural production.
C
negotiate and enforce the provisions of the SALT I agreement.
D
enforce the Philadelphia Plan, and oversee desegregation of US colleges.

Explanation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established to protect human health and the environment by administering and enforcing federal environmental laws. These included laws addressing air and water quality and endangered species, so the correct choice is “oversee the Clean Air, Water Quality, and Endangered Species acts.” The EPA did not aim to eliminate all pesticide use, handle arms-control agreements, or oversee college desegregation.

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