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What caused the Suez Canal Crisis?
Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal caused Britain, France, and Israel to attack.
What was the effect of the Eisenhower Doctrine?
The U.S. sent aid to Middle Eastern countries to prevent the spread of communism, such as sending marines to Lebanon.
What was the effect of the launch of Sputnik?
The U.S. increased funding for math and science education and created NASA.
What caused the Iran Hostage Crisis?
The Iranian Revolution and the U.S. allowing the Shah into the U.S. for medical treatment led to the seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran.
What was the effect of the Camp David Accords?
Egypt became the first Arab nation to recognize Israel, but the fate of Palestinians remained unresolved.
What caused the Space Race?
Cold War tensions and competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
What was the effect of the Apollo 1 Tragedy?
Led to safety improvements in the Apollo program.
What was the cause of the formation of OPEC?
Desire of oil-producing nations to coordinate policies and stabilize oil markets.
What was the effect of Eisenhower's farewell address?
Raised awareness about the potential dangers of the military-industrial complex.
What was the effect of the Iranian Revolution?
Led to the Iran Hostage Crisis and strained relations between the U.S. and Iran.
When was the Suez Canal Crisis?
1956; Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal, leading to an attack by Britain, France, and Israel.
When was the Eisenhower Doctrine announced?
1957; U.S. pledged aid to Middle Eastern countries threatened by communism.
When was OPEC formed?
1960; Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, and Venezuela formed OPEC.
When was Sputnik launched?
1957; The Soviet Union launched the first satellite, Sputnik I.
When was the National Defense Education Act (NDEA) enacted?
1958; Congress responded to Sputnik by funding math, science, and foreign language education.
When did Yuri Gagarin orbit Earth?
1961; Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was the first person to orbit Earth.
When did Alan Shepard go to space?
1961; Alan Shepard was the first American in space.
When did John Glenn orbit Earth?
1962; John Glenn was the first American to orbit Earth.
When was the Apollo 11 mission?
1969; Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon.
When were the Camp David Accords signed?
1978; President Carter invited Egyptian and Israeli leaders to Camp David.
Who was Gamal Nasser?
Egypt's president who nationalized the Suez Canal.
Who was Dwight D. Eisenhower?
U.S. President who announced the Eisenhower Doctrine and warned against the military-industrial complex.
Who was Yuri Gagarin?
First person to orbit Earth (Soviet).
Who was Alan Shepard?
First American in space.
Who was John Glenn?
First American to orbit Earth.
Who was Neil Armstrong?
First man to walk on the moon.
Who was Jimmy Carter?
U.S. President who brokered the Camp David Accords.
Who was Anwar Sadat?
Egyptian president who participated in the Camp David Accords.
Who was Menachem Begin?
Israeli prime minister who participated in the Camp David Accords.
Who was Ayatollah Khomeini?
Led the Iranian Revolution against the Shah.