Question 1

Question

A)Which statement offers the best summary of the cultural impact of computers and telecommunications on society after the 1950s?(1 point)
Responses

Both computers and telecommunications became cheaper and more widespread after the 1950s.
Both computers and telecommunications became cheaper and more widespread after the 1950s.

Apple introduced its MacIntosh computer in an advertisement during the Super Bowl in 1984.
Apple introduced its MacIntosh computer in an advertisement during the Super Bowl in 1984.

The Princess telephone was released in 1958.
The Princess telephone was released in 1958.

Paul Allen and Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975.
Paul Allen and Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975.
Question 2
A)Which statement best summarizes the societal impact of automobiles in the second half of the twentieth century?(1 point)
Responses

The automobile industry led to the development of fast food restaurants.
The automobile industry led to the development of fast food restaurants.

The automobile industry provided well-paying jobs to millions of people throughout the world.
The automobile industry provided well-paying jobs to millions of people throughout the world.

The automobile industry became a five billion dollar a year enterprise.
The automobile industry became a five billion dollar a year enterprise.

The automobile gave many people a greater sense of freedom and empowerment.
The automobile gave many people a greater sense of freedom and empowerment.
Question 3
A)What similar impact did both the automobile and air travel industries have during the last half of the twentieth century?(1 point)
Responses

Both the automobile and airline industries were the subject of several rock ’n’ roll songs.
Both the automobile and airline industries were the subject of several rock ’n’ roll songs.

Both the automobile and airline industries generated jobs directly and indirectly worldwide.
Both the automobile and airline industries generated jobs directly and indirectly worldwide.

Both the automobile and airline industries led to the movement of people from the city to suburbs.
Both the automobile and airline industries led to the movement of people from the city to suburbs.

Both the automobile and airline industries led to major highway systems through the world.
Both the automobile and airline industries led to major highway systems through the world.
Question 4
A)Which statement best summarizes the political impact of the chemical DDT?(1 point)
Responses

It led the U.S. Congress to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act.
It led the U.S. Congress to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act.

It led to the U.S. government developing the Environmental Protection Agency.
It led to the U.S. government developing the Environmental Protection Agency.

It led the U.S. Congress to pass the Communications Decency Act.

Answer 1

Question 1
A) The statement that offers the best summary of the cultural impact of computers and telecommunications on society after the 1950s is:
Both computers and telecommunications became cheaper and more widespread after the 1950s.

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Question 2
A) The statement that best summarizes the societal impact of automobiles in the second half of the twentieth century is:
The automobile gave many people a greater sense of freedom and empowerment.

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Question 3
A) The similar impact that both the automobile and air travel industries had during the last half of the twentieth century is:
Both the automobile and airline industries generated jobs directly and indirectly worldwide.

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Question 4
A) The statement that best summarizes the political impact of the chemical DDT is:
It led to the U.S. government developing the Environmental Protection Agency.