Changing World and Modern America

What era is characterized by rapid advancements in technology that revolutionized communication, entertainment, and business?

• The Industrial Age

• The Information Age

• The Renaissance

• The Space Age

Which industry was revolutionized by the introduction of the jet engine?

• Automobile Industry

• Mining Industry

• Airline Industry

• Telecommunications Industry

What was one of the impacts of the jet engine on air travel?

• Made air travel more expensive

• Made air travel slower

• Made air travel more accessible and comfortable

• Reduced the number of flights

What significant development in the automobile industry occurred post-World War II?

• Introduction of electric cars

• Creation of the Interstate Highway System

• Development of self-driving cars

• Introduction of hybrid vehicles

What was one of the effects of the Interstate Highway System on America?

• Decreased economic growth

• Increased suburbanization

• Reduced transportation efficiency

• Limited domestic travel

What was one of the main benefits of technological innovations in the mining industry?

• Increased entertainment options

• Greater extraction of natural resources

• Development of personal computers

• Expansion of space exploration

How did the evolution of television, radio, and the Internet impact American society?

• It reduced the need for mining

• It transformed how Americans consumed entertainment and news

• It led to the development of space shuttles

• It decreased the use of personal computers

What was a significant achievement in space exploration mentioned in the text?

• The invention of the microprocessor

• The moon landing in 1969

• The development of cable TV

• The creation of the Internet

What did the development of powerful microprocessors and personal computers revolutionize?

• Space exploration

• Mining techniques

• Business operations and personal productivity

• Television and radio broadcasting

Which technology improved global communications by enabling real-time transmission of data, voice, and video across vast distances?

• Radio technology

• Satellite technology

• Fiber optic technology

• Analog technology