The Space Race and the Cold War (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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When was Sputnik 1 launched?
When was Sputnik 1 launched?
October 4, 1957
Which country launched Sputnik 1?
Which country launched Sputnik 1?
Soviet Union
Year NASA was established
Year NASA was established
1958
First human in space
First human in space
Yuri Gagarin
When did Gagarin go to space?
When did Gagarin go to space?
April 12, 1961
Which US President set the Moon landing goal?
Which US President set the Moon landing goal?
John F. Kennedy
When did Apollo 11 land on the Moon?
When did Apollo 11 land on the Moon?
July 20, 1969
Military missiles developed during Space Race
Military missiles developed during Space Race
ICBMs (intercontinental ballistic missiles)
Three uses of satellites in Cold War
Three uses of satellites in Cold War
Intelligence, monitoring nuclear tests, early warning
Cultural impact of Space Race in US?
Cultural impact of Space Race in US?
National pride and technological optimism
Which location created millions of tech jobs?
Which location created millions of tech jobs?
Silicon Valley
Communication tech that revolutionised interaction
Communication tech that revolutionised interaction
Internet, mobile phones, satellite communications
How did online learning impact education access?
How did online learning impact education access?
Democratised access to knowledge and opportunities
Two effects of automation on workplace
Two effects of automation on workplace
Increased efficiency/productivity & job displacement
Social movements enabled by social media?
Social movements enabled by social media?
#MeToo and Black Lives Matter