Impact of Cold War on Florida

What event in 1954 had a significant impact on Florida due to the American government's involvement?

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Bay of Pigs Invasion

• The socialist government takeover in Guatemala

• The formation of NASA

What was the result of the CIA's successful operation in Guatemala for Florida?

• It became a training ground for exiles

• It led to the Bay of Pigs Invasion

• It caused a stream of refugees to the United States

• It initiated the space race

How did the Cuban Missile Crisis affect Florida's military presence?

• U.S. troops left Florida

• U.S. troops flooded into South Florida

• Florida's military bases were closed

• Florida became less important strategically

Between 1959 and 1962, how many Cubans came to the United States?

• Over 100,000

• Over 200,000

• Over 300,000

• Over 400,000

What nickname was given to the area around Eighth and Flagler Streets in Miami due to the influx of Cuban Americans?

(a)  

What was a major consequence of the Cold War on Florida's industry?

• The decline of the citrus industry

• The birth of the space industry

• The increase in sugar production

• The growth of the tourism industry

Which space-related facility was acquired by NASA in 1963, turning Central Florida into the "Space Coast"?

• Cape Canaveral

• Kennedy Space Center

• Merritt Island

• Little Havana

What event marked the end of a remarkable decade in Florida history on July 16, 1969?

• The signing of the Civil Rights Movement

• The launch of the Apollo 11 from Cape Canaveral

• The Tallahassee bus boycott

• The exodus of people from Cuba to Florida

Which phrase did Neil Armstrong famously say as he stepped onto the moon?

• That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.

• One step for man, one massive journey for humanity.

• A single step for a man, a continuous stride for mankind.

• One small walk for man, one long voyage for mankind.

What was highlighted by the Tallahassee bus boycott and the demonstrations in St. Augustine?

• The migration of retired people to Florida

• The change in Florida's tourism policies

• The Civil Rights Movement in Florida

• The increase in Florida's elderly population