Answer:
The space race between two Cold War rivals (The United States and The Soviet Union) could answer your 3 questions.
Explanation:
1. These first US Astronauts were seen as heroes during the Cold War rivalry who could meet the advances of the Soviet Union as it was a huge step for mankind.
2. In order to help generate the enthusiasm among the public, the government allowed Shepard's first flight broadcast.
3. Yes, Landing a person on the moon was worthwhile as it united people and established a new step for mankind.
The name that given is Muckrakers
The term was popularly coined during the development of early progressive era in the period of 1890s - 1920s.
Back then, the government and the establishments were known to be really corrupt and many Muckrakers started to do investigative journalism to find out the truth about their practice.
Answer: Heracles
Explanation:
With the permission of Zeus, Heracles killed the eagle that ate prometheus liver and freed him
Answer:

Explanation:
The United States feared they would lose access to the Mississippi River if Spain gave too much land to France. They also feared that the United States would lose access to land they already claimed. So, they made an agreement with Spain that Spain will not cede too much land. The answers are options C and D.
Which of the following is an example of how an individual can influence government?
Your cousin sends money to help a friend who lost a job in government.
Your neighbor writes a letter to the mayor about the city’s streetlights.
An animal rights organization supports new laws for animal health care.
A television station airs a speech by a candidate for an elected position.
Answer: Option B
<u>Explanation:</u>
Among the following options which have been given in the question, this option is the option where the individual can influence the government. When a person writes a letter to some government officials, he or she is making the government take decisions and form policies to resolve the problems of that particular individual who has written the letter to the government. Writing a letter to the mayor will also make the government take decisions.