History A-Level
War on Drugs
What War on Drugs means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of War on Drugs
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A campaign associated with the 'culture wars' whose impact on minorities, including a disproportionate effect on Black Americans, is assessed.
Topics that use War on Drugs
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