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Fallout Shelters During the Cold War

Fallout Shelters During the Cold War

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common reason for families to build personal fallout shelters in their backyards during the 1950s and '60s?

To increase property value

To protect against nuclear fallout

To follow a government mandate

To create additional living space

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a feature of the $5,000 deluxe fallout shelter model?

A solar panel

A Geiger counter

A greenhouse

A swimming pool

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did some families choose to build their fallout shelters at night?

To avoid disturbing their neighbors

To keep the construction a secret

To take advantage of cooler temperatures

To comply with local regulations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a recommended item to have in a fallout shelter according to Civil Defense films?

A television set

A solar-powered generator

A satellite phone

A two-week supply of water

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has happened to most personal fallout shelters today?

They are still actively used for emergency preparedness

They have been converted into basements or storage facilities

They have been turned into museums

They are now used as community centers

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