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What message was the government trying to send in the film “Duck and Cover”?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Surviving an atomic bomb attack is possible.
B
Only people who are far from an attack have a chance of surviving it.
C
Surviving an atomic bomb attack depends on being prepared and knowing what to do.
D
No steps can be taken to be protected from an attack.
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Which of the following did you include in your response?

A
People would have found the film reassuring because it explains how to survive a disaster.
B
People would have found the film frightening because it shows so many dangers in society.
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Carefully examine this photograph of a home bomb shelter. Fearing a nuclear attack, many people put these in their homes during the 1950s.Describe what you see in the image. What kinds of things did this homeowner think to include?

Answer:

The shelter has bunk beds, a table and chairs, and shelves stocked with canned and packaged food and other supplies. The homeowner planned for people to sleep and eat while staying there.

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How have third-party candidates impacted the national popular vote since the 1970s?

A
They have consistently won a significant percentage of the vote and influenced election outcomes.
B
They have occasionally gained enough support to act as "spoilers" by drawing votes from major party candidates.
C
They have had no measurable impact on the national popular vote and election outcomes.
D
They have steadily increased their share of the popular vote, overtaking one of the major parties.

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