Mini-Quiz: Overview of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)

1. How did William Teller influence the start of the Star Wars program?

   He tried to sell his X-ray device to President ReaganGood try, but not right. Select another answer. He invented the Hydrogen bomb and wanted to use it somewhereSorry, not correct. Try another button. He stimulated the idea of space defense in his conversation with ReaganThat is correct. You look like a Champion.

2. Why was SDI so expensive?

   A very large number of space satellites had to be deployed for the system to be effectiveCorrect. You know about SDI. The Soviets were over-charging for partsSorry, not correct. Try another button. The space satellites were gold-plated to reflect sunshineOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

3. How did SDI contribute to the downfall of the USSR?

   They couldn't keep up the expensive research and developmentThat is correct. You look like a Champion. Many of their people moved to the USA to work on the projectGood try, but not right. Select another answer. We spent money on SDI instead of foreign aidOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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