The federal government law that spent $32 billion to build over 41,000 miles of highway across the US was called Interstate Highway Act of 1956.
The author states that the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik caused the United States to begin investing in science, technology, and innovation. Sputnik’s successful launch caused this reaction in the United States because the Cold War led Americans to fear the possibility of the Soviet Union leading the world in science and technology. Rather than give in to fear or hide from challenges, the United States stepped up and made a commitment to science, math, and innovation.
Spartan was an oligarchy, Athena was a full democracy
The First Amendment - creates usable rights that most Americans use without even knowing, creating a more functional society
Yes, 6 million people became victims and die in the Holocaust
