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The Obama Presidency — Unit test

Question 6 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

What was a result of Reagan’s "war on drugs”?

Answer
A
Drug control agencies were overextended so security weakened.
B
The number of people sent to jail skyrocketed.
C
State drug-control agencies took over federal agencies.
D
Sentencing laws were reduced in favor of drug recovery plans.

Explanation

A major result of Reagan’s “war on drugs” was a sharp increase in arrests and prison sentences for drug offenses. Tougher enforcement and sentencing policies contributed to a rise in the number of people sent to jail. So the correct choice is “The number of people sent to jail skyrocketed.”

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