Duck-and-Cover Drills and Their Impact

What is the main topic discussed in the passage?

• Duck and Cover drills and if they helped or hurt

• Economic growth and how it was affected by nuclear war

• Technological advances during the Cold War

• Healthcare reform after protests in the 1950s

The purpose of the duck-and-cover drills during the Cold War was to:

• protect people from nuclear explosions

• train soldiers for combat

• prepare for natural disasters

• improve physical fitness

The people who protested the drills and refused to participate in them were:

• Accused of being communists

• Could be arrested

• Made famous

• Given a medal

The role of the Federal Civil Defense Administration (FCDA) in the 1950s was to:

• To help people prepare for a nuclear attack

• manage the country's military operations during the Cold War

• oversee the construction of new federal buildings

• regulate interstate trade and shipping

The purpose of the 'Duck and Cover' cartoon created by Archer Productions was to:

• educate children on how to protect themselves during a nuclear attack

• entertain children with animated characters

• promote the sale of turtle-themed merchandise

• teach children about the history of cartoons

What did Russia do that made the US Government decided to spend money on schools to improve education?

• The launched the first satellite, Sputnik

• They told Americans they were dumb

• They began testing nuclear bombs

• They help an academic decathalon against the US

True or False: The 'Duck and Cover' movie was filmed in Queens, New York, using real teachers and students.

• True

• False

Who was Mary Jane Melish, and what did she try to do in 1950?

• A minister's wife who tried to organize a protest against the Duck and Cover drills in schools

• A famous author who published a best-selling novel in 1950.

• A scientist's wife who helped discover a new element in 1950.

• A politician who ran for president in 1950.

What were some of the words used instead of 'war,' 'death,' or 'bombing' to talk about nuclear war?

• "emergency"

• "disaster"

• "crisis"

• "miracle"

Why did some people think that duck-and-cover drills were a joke?

• A. People thought the drills were silly because they were shown a funny movie about them.

• B. People thought the drills were a good way to prepare for a nuclear attack.