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In this video lesson (8.13), we trace the turning point when America’s rapid industrial growth hit a wall—and the environment pushed back. From burning rivers to gas shortages, the 1960s and 70s marked a reckoning that reshaped U.S. policy, global strategy, and public consciousness.

This is the story of how pollution, protest, and petroleum collided—and how the modern environmental movement was born.

What You’ll Learn:

How unchecked industrial growth led to ecological disasters like the Cuyahoga River fires

The impact of Silent Spring and how Rachel Carson sparked environmental activism

The creation of the EPA and the launch of the first Earth Day in 1970

The Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act—what they did and why they mattered

How the 1973 oil embargo rocked the U.S. economy and redefined Middle East foreign policy

Why the energy crisis changed the American lifestyle—and crushed parts of U.S. industry

From smog-choked skies to fuel-starved highways, this era forced Americans to face the cost of “progress” and rethink how we live, consume, and survive.

This is an essential video for APUSH students, dual credit USH students, teachers, or anyone interested in learning about the environment and natural resources in the United States.

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