Space Race

Advancements in technology and space race (x4) - asked with information technology

→ Russians push towards rockets for military technology and win, deeply worrying to American public. Russians successfully launch Sputnik

→ Americans pour huge money into space development, catch up with Soviets

→ Develop rocket necessary for landing a man on the moon. Clearly jolts Soviets who spend huge amounts to try (and fail) to land someone on the moon.

Significance of the Space Race - asked with Star Wars LINKED ↓(x3)

→ Showed that the Americans still had the rule of the world

→ Provided a unifying hope to the American population

→ Showed the rest of the world that Capitalism was the stronger force

→ Massive improvement of information and computer technology

→ End of the hopeful 60s

How did the US achieve a successful moon landing? LINKED ^ (x2)

→ Massive push after the Soviets launch sputnik

→ Huge government investment headed by Kennedy. He promises a man on the moon before the end of the decade

→ Massive pop culture push towards space travel and glamour

→ Large advancements made in technology