When did the relative power of the United States begin to decline with intense competition from Japan and Germany?
A) 1820s
B) 1850s
C) 1870s
D) 1950s
E) 1970s

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The 1970s saw the rise of Japan and Germany as major economic powers, challenging the dominance of the United States. The oil crisis of the 1970s also weakened the U.S. economy, leading to a decline in relative power.

When Did the Relative Power of the United States Begin