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Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.13
Why does the issue of water rights continue to be a significant legal conflict in Western United States?
Insufficient rainfall in western areas.
Lack of legislative control over water distribution systems.
Inadequate number of dams and reservoirs.
Rapid population growth leading to increased demand on limited resources.
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