Very true. Just look at The Far Left vs The Far Right in today's world.
I don't think they do but I could be wrong
The successful attempt to put the satellite Sputnik into space confirmed the fear of the US citizens that the Soviet Union was capable of potentially placing weapons into space (like missile-technology satellites, etc).
Massachusetts is not one of the Middle Colonies. Massachusetts is one of the New England Colonies. I was founded in 1630. I hope that this helped. Have a good day!