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Unit 10
Unit 10 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the outcome of Brown vs. Board of Education? | Ended racial segregation in schools |
| The U.S. military become involed in what areas to stop the spread of communism? | Korea and Vietnam |
| What two events were the result of the Cold War? | Space exploration and the Arms Race |
| Who was the first man to walk on the moon in 1969? | Neil Armstrong |
| What was the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | It banned discrimination based on race, gender, color, religion, and national origin. |
| What two wars took place during the Cold War? | The Korean and Vietnam War |
| After WWII, what area was occupied by the Soviet Union? | North Korea |
| What is the name of the war between the U.S. and Soviet Union not did not result in direct fighting? | The Cold War |
| What is the name of the zone between North and South Korea where military activity is not allowed? | Demilitarized Zone |
| NASA was created after what event? | The Soviets' launch of Sputnik 1 |
| What was a hope of Martin Luther King, Jr.? | That all americans would be judged by the content of their character, not the color of their skin and all people are united. |
| Why do groups of people commit acts of terrorism? | To use violence to achieve a political goal. |
| What happened to the fourth plane on September 11th? | The passengers took control of the plane and crasshed it into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. |
| The attacks occured on what date? | September 11, 2001 |
| What is the name of the buldings in New York that were attacked? | World Trade Center North and South buildings. |
| What was the cause of the War on Terror? | The attacks on September 11th. |
| Why was 2008 considered a turning point for America? | The first African American was elected president. |
| Is voting considered a right or a responsability? | Both. Our right to vote is protected under the consitution. Since we are a government "by the people, for the people", it is our responsability to vote on important issues. |
| In todays world, what is the best way to contact government officials to voice your opinion? | Through email. |