Post WWII Texas: Cold War & Civil Rights Movement

What was the Cold War primarily characterized by?

• Direct military battles

• Economic cooperation

• Tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union

• Peaceful negotiations

Which two countries were the main rivals during the Cold War?

• United States and China

• United States and Soviet Union

• Soviet Union and Germany

• United States and Japan

What type of government did the United States support during the Cold War?

• Communism

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

When did the Cold War end?

• 1989

• 1991

• 1975

• 2000

What was the Cold War primarily characterized by?

• Direct military conflict between the United States and Soviet Union

• Economic cooperation between the United States and Soviet Union

• Tension and competition in military strength, space exploration, and influence

• Peaceful negotiations and treaties

Which state became an important center for military and defense industries during the Cold War?

• California

• Texas

• New York

• Florida

Which of the following military bases is located in Texas and was expanded during the Cold War?

• Fort Bragg

• Fort Hood

• Fort Knox

• Fort Benning

During the Cold War, Texans participated in which conflicts?

• World War I and World War II

• Korean War and Vietnam War

• Gulf War and Iraq War

• Spanish-American War and Mexican-American War

What was the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to explore space called?

• The Space Race

• The Moon Landing

• The Space Exploration

• The Cold War

In which year did NASA choose Houston, Texas, as the location for its new space center?

• 1961

• 1955

• 1970

• 1969