Hidden Figures Flashcard

Front

Who was the president of the United States during the launch of the first human spaceflight?

Back

John F. Kennedy

Front

What title does Mrs. Mitchell use to address Dorothy at the end of the movie?

Back

Mrs. Vaughn

Front

Which country was the United States competing with in the space race?

Back

Russia

Front

What significant item does Paul bring to Katherine at the end of the movie?

Back

A cup of coffee

Front

What was the reason the policeman was surprised that the main characters worked at NASA?

Back

They are black and women.

Front

What was the primary goal of the space race during the Cold War?

Back

To demonstrate technological superiority and achieve milestones in space exploration.

Front

What role did Katherine Johnson play at NASA?

Back

She was a mathematician who calculated flight trajectories.

Front

What was the significance of the Friendship 7 mission?

Back

It was the first American manned orbital flight.

Front

What does the term 'segregation' refer to in the context of the movie?

Back

The enforced separation of different racial groups in public spaces.

Front

What was the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on the characters in 'Hidden Figures'?

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It provided a backdrop of social change and highlighted the fight for equality.