America: The Story of Us - Superpower

What was a significant factor in America's economic boom after World War II?

• Increased trade with Europe

• The reduction of the national debt

• The implementation of the Interstate Highway System

• The discovery of new natural resources

What was a major societal impact of the Interstate Highway System?

• Decreased urban population

• Increased reliance on public transportation

• Expansion of suburban areas

• Reduction in automobile production

How did the automobile industry transform in the 1950s?

• Shift towards electric cars

• Decrease in car production

• Focus on luxury vehicles only

• Mass production leading to widespread ownership

What innovation significantly changed the housing market in post-war America?

• The development of skyscrapers

• Expansion of rural housing

• Mass production of family homes

• Introduction of apartment complexes

What role did technology play in America's post-war era?

• Focused solely on military advancements

• Had little impact on daily life

• Was central to economic and social transformations

• Led to a decline in industrial production

What was the primary goal of the Apollo space program?

• To launch satellites

• To establish a space station

• To explore Mars

• To land a man on the moon

What was a significant impact of the moon landing in 1969?

• United the nation and showcased American ingenuity

• Marked the end of the Cold War

• Led to immediate commercial space travel

• It initiated the Civil Rights Movement

What was a key outcome of the Civil Rights Act?

• Began the Cold War

• Outlawed racial discrimination

• Reduced national debt

• Ended World War II

What was a direct consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• Start of World War II

• Formation of the United Nations

• Increased nuclear arms race

• End of the Cold War

How did the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s begin to change American society?

• By ending the Cold War

• Through technological advancements

• By challenging racial segregation and discrimination

• By promoting economic policies