1. VUS 15 Review

2. The race to the moon continued on through the 1960s. U. S
The race to the moon continued on through the 1960s. U.S. astronaut ________________ was the first American to orbit the Earth.
John Glenn

3. In 1969, American astronaut __________________ was the first person to step onto the moon’s surface.
Neil Armstrong

4. Who said, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind
Neil Armstrong

5. Who was the first female astronaut in the U.S.?
Sally Ride

6. What medical breakthrough was developed by Dr. Jonas Salk?
Vaccine for polio

7. Rising immigration has increased American diversity and redefined American identity. Name one contribution of immigrants to the American social life.
Diversity in music, the arts, and literature.

8. Name one reason for immigration.
* Political freedom
* Economic opportunity

9. New and increasing immigration to the U. S
New and increasing immigration to the U.S. has been taking place from many diverse countries, especially _________ and Latin American countries.
Asia

10. What Act did the U.S. formulate in an effort to confront domestic and international terrorism?
The Patriot Act

11. The conservative political philosophy of President ____________ prompted a reevaluation of the size and role of government in the economy and society of contemporary America.
Ronald Reagan

12. Pres. Reagan and conservative Republicans advocated for tax cuts, transfer of responsibilities to state governments, and the appointment of judges/justices who exercised “_________________.”
Judicial restraint