America #12 - Millennium

What was the ideological battle during the Cold War primarily between?

• Federalism and Unitarism

• Socialism and Nationalism

• Communism and Capitalism

• Democracy and Monarchy

Who were the primary participants in the space race?

• USA and Soviet Union

• USA and China

• USA and France

• USA and Germany

Which event marked a symbolic victory in the Cold War for America?

• Putting man on the moon

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The construction of the Berlin Wall

• The signing of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

What was a major societal impact of the Vietnam War in America?

• Technological advancements in warfare

• Mass protests and societal division

• Increased trust in government

• Economic prosperity

What was a significant cultural event for the baby boomer generation?

• The Great Depression

• Woodstock Music Festival

• The Korean War

• The Civil Rights Movement

What was a major cultural shift in the 1960s America?

• From monarchy to democracy

• From isolationism to globalism

• From conservatism to liberalism

• From agrarian to industrial society

What was a significant impact of television on American politics?

• Decreased voter turnout

• Increased campaign costs

• The Watergate scandal exposure

• Reduced public interest in elections

Which technology was not directly mentioned as benefiting from space shuttle developments?

• Solar energy panels

• Cordless power tools

• Water purification

• Cell phones

What was the primary impact of the Challenger shuttle disaster?

• Shift to unmanned space missions

• Immediate cessation of space programs

• Questioning of technological infallibility

• Increased space exploration

Which invention is credited with transforming the American West?

• The telegraph

• The cotton gin

• Barbed wire

• The steam engine