UNIT 9 REQUIRED CONTENT REVIEW

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What technological advancements happened as a result of the launch of Sputnik?

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Advancements in satellite technology, telecommunications, and computer science.

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How did the United States respond to the launch of Sputnik?

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The U.S. increased funding for education and established NASA.

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What was the result of the nuclear arms race in the 1950s?

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Increased nuclear arsenals and heightened geopolitical tensions.

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Medical advancements during the Cold War: Development of vaccines, surgical techniques, and medical technology innovations., Advancements in herbal remedies, Introduction of holistic medicine, Discovery of antibiotics

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Development of vaccines, surgical techniques, and medical technology innovations.

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Result of the creation of DARPA:

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Advancements in technology and defense research.

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Purpose of the Marshall Plan:

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To provide economic assistance for the recovery of Europe after World War II.

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What caused increased military spending for the United States after World War Two?

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The onset of the Cold War and the arms race with the Soviet Union.

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Eisenhower's concern with the military-industrial complex:

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Eisenhower was concerned that the military-industrial complex could exert undue influence on government and policy.

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Major infrastructure project in the 1950s:

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Interstate Highway System

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What was the goal of the Truman Doctrine?

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To contain the spread of communism.