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One of the most exhilarating true adventures in history the race into space was marked by courage duplicity political paranoia astonishing technological feats and unbelievable triumphs in the face of overwhelming adversity It is the story of an unparalleled rivalry between superpowers and of the two remarkable men at the center of the conflict On the American side was Wernher von Braun the camerafriendly former Nazi scientist who was granted hero status and almost unlimited resources by a government panicked at the thought of the Cold War enemy taking the lead The Soviet program was headed by Sergei Korolev a former political prisoner whose identity was a closely guarded state secret Korolev was expected toand didwork miracles on a shoestring budget his cooperation assured through intimidation and threats of possible disgrace or death These rivals were opposite in every way save for one each was obsessed with the idea of launching a man to the MoonDeborah Cadburys extraordinary history combines action and suspense with a moving portrayal of the space races human dimension Using source materials never before available she tells a riveting story of the espionage ambition ingenuity and passion behind humankinds mindbending voyage beyond the bounds of Earth. Who . were the two superpowers during the Cold War? . The United States and the USSR (. The Union of Soviet Socialist . Republics)/ Russia. After the end of World War Two, both of the states were winners but on the same time they were building up fear that their extraneous power would be used to attack each-other. So during, the Cold War everything was turned into a race and a in-direct battle between the U.S and Russia.. Hey Kids! My name is Miss Virginia. And I’m here to tell you about the Space Race. Now don’t you worry, I’ll be here along the way helping you understand what’s going on. . And I’m Tad! I’m so excited for my first adventure through space! Are you?. Soviets . tes. t . atomic . bomb in 1949. Sets off an arms race. Technological advancement and competition. Soviet Union Test “Joe 1”. Launched . on October 4, 1957 by the Soviet Union. First artificial satellite. By Mr Crowe. www.SchoolHistory.co.uk. Space Race – Arms Race!. The race begins….. Both countries began developing their weapons so as to be able to ‘outgun’ their opponents. This meant:. developing more powerful weapons. 4/28/2016. The Cold War Begins. This will be one page. Arms and Space Race. Battle for the Third World. The U.S.: Superpower of the West. The Communist World. Battle for Third World Countries. The . Soviet Union and the U.S. used military and economic aid, educational opportunities, and political pressure to “court” Third World countries. October 4, 1957 - Sputnik. Soviet was first to launch satellite. One revolution every 90 minutes. Weighed 184 pounds . Sputnik 2 – November 3, 1957. Includes . Laika. Satellite remains in orbit for 162 days. “The Rise and Fall of World Communism”. 1917 - Present. The Cold War:. Nuclear Standoff & Third World Rivalry. The Arms Race. Race to create and amass the most nuclear weapons. Atomic and hydrogen bombs. A. The Baby Boom. An estimated 78.2 million Americans who were born between 1946 and 1964. . Levittown. Levittown was the first truly mass-produced suburb and is widely regarded as the archetype for postwar suburbs throughout the country. (Impact of the car). “The Rise and Fall of World Communism”. 1917 - Present. The Cold War:. Nuclear Standoff & Third World Rivalry. The Arms Race. Race to create and amass the most nuclear weapons. Atomic and hydrogen bombs. SPONGE:. Please put ALL notes/books away!!!! There is ABSOLUTELY NO TALKING!!!!. Find Someone Who Has…... Matching Review . Please put ALL notes/books away!!!! There is ABSOLUTELY NO TALKING!!!!. Some students will be given words or dates (BLUE PAPER).. EQ: What events led to the end of the Cold War and how did it impact the countries involved?. July, 1975: Apollo-. Suyez. Test Project. This was a joint venture between the USA and USSR.. The Apollo (American) and Soviet (Soviet) space vehicles merged in space for 5 days and the crewmen of both ships worked together. What historical skills should I already have developed?. To draw conclusions about the past. . To sequence historical events chronologically. To. u. se a range of sources to answer questions about the past. . One of the most exhilarating true adventures in history, the race into space was marked by courage, duplicity, political paranoia, astonishing technological feats, and unbelievable triumphs in the face of overwhelming adversity. It is the story of an unparalleled rivalry between superpowers and of the two remarkable men at the center of the conflict. On the American side was Wernher von Braun, the camera-friendly former Nazi scientist, who was granted hero status and almost unlimited resources by a government panicked at the thought of the Cold War enemy taking the lead. The Soviet program was headed by Sergei Korolev, a former political prisoner whose identity was a closely guarded state secret. Korolev was expected to—and did—work miracles on a shoestring budget, his cooperation assured through intimidation and threats of possible disgrace or death. These rivals were opposite in every way, save for one: each was obsessed with the idea of launching a man to the Moon.Deborah Cadbury\'s extraordinary history combines action and suspense with a moving portrayal of the space race\'s human dimension. Using source materials never before available, she tells a riveting story of the espionage, ambition, ingenuity, and passion behind humankind\'s mind-bending voyage beyond the bounds of Earth. One of the most exhilarating true adventures in history, the race into space was marked by courage, duplicity, political paranoia, astonishing technological feats, and unbelievable triumphs in the face of overwhelming adversity. It is the story of an unparalleled rivalry between superpowers and of the two remarkable men at the center of the conflict. On the American side was Wernher von Braun, the camera-friendly former Nazi scientist, who was granted hero status and almost unlimited resources by a government panicked at the thought of the Cold War enemy taking the lead. The Soviet program was headed by Sergei Korolev, a former political prisoner whose identity was a closely guarded state secret. Korolev was expected to—and did—work miracles on a shoestring budget, his cooperation assured through intimidation and threats of possible disgrace or death. These rivals were opposite in every way, save for one: each was obsessed with the idea of launching a man to the Moon.Deborah Cadbury\'s extraordinary history combines action and suspense with a moving portrayal of the space race\'s human dimension. Using source materials never before available, she tells a riveting story of the espionage, ambition, ingenuity, and passion behind humankind\'s mind-bending voyage beyond the bounds of Earth.