what steps did the government take to respond to a demand by many Americans to control?

When? Control what?

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To understand the steps taken by the government to respond to a demand by many Americans to control, we need to clarify what you mean by "control." Can you please provide more specific information? Are you referring to controlling a particular issue, a situation, or a general concern?