America The Story of Us: Part Twelve

What was the main ideological battle during the Cold War?

• Federalism vs. Anti-Federalism

• Democracy vs. Monarchy

• Communism vs. Capitalism

• Isolationism vs. Internationalism

Which invention played a defining role in shaping a new era in America?

• The television

• The light bulb

• The automobile

• The telephone

Who helped develop television for America?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Henry Ford

• David Sarnoff

• Thomas Edison

What was America's response to the threat of communism in Southeast Asia?

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Vietnam War

• The Space Race

• The Korean War

What was the symbolic victory in the Cold War broadcast live on television?

• The signing of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

• The moon landings

• The end of the Cuban Missile Crisis

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

Which generation's influence and attitude toward society were destined to change the face of America?

• Generation X

• The Baby Boomers

• The Silent Generation

• The Greatest Generation

What major event in 1974 led to a president's resignation?

• The Vietnam War ending

• The Watergate scandal

• The Iranian Hostage Crisis

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

What was a symbol of the 1980s American financial prosperity?

• The credit card

• The stock market

• Real estate

• Gold

Which spacecraft symbolized American technological innovation and hope?

• The International Space Station

• The Hubble Space Telescope

• The Space Shuttle

• The Apollo Moon Lander

What was the main purpose of the Space Shuttle?

• To explore Mars

• To build the International Space Station

• To launch communication satellites

• To conduct scientific experiments in orbit