History A-Level

New Federalism

What New Federalism means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.

Definition of New Federalism

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Nixon's policy that sought to decentralise power, whilst he simultaneously expanded environmental regulations and grappled with emerging economic stagflation before Watergate.

AQA · 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – The Superpower, 1945–1975 (A-level only) (study guide)

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1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – The Superpower, 1945–1975 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)

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