THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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Question
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The U.S. government nationalized most large industries.
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Science education was given renewed emphasis in the nation’s schools.
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Public protests grew as opposition against the U.S. space program mounted.
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Defense spending was decreased as tensions between the United States and Soviet Union lessened.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The technological advantages required for such power were seen as necessary for national security and political superiority. The Space Race produced groundbreaking efforts to launch artificial satellites; space probes of the Moon, Venus, and Mars, and human space voyages in low Earth orbit and lunar missions.
Detailed explanation-2: -it is true, as those who follow the politics of the space race know, that the national Defense education act of 958 (the reaction to Sputnik) increased the amount of science and math being taught and led to some interesting curriculum studies and reform, especially in elite schools.
Detailed explanation-3: -While it often fuelled Cold War rivalry and paranoia, the Space Race also yielded considerable benefits for human society. Space exploration required and produced rapid improvements and advances in many fields, including telecommunications, micro-technology, computer science and solar power.
Detailed explanation-4: -The fact that the Soviets were successful fed fears that the U.S. military had generally fallen behind in developing new technology. As a result, the launch of Sputnik served to intensify the arms race and raise Cold War tensions.