Why Did the Government Encourage Americans to Build Bomb Shelters

question 124

Multiple Choice

Why did the government encourage Americans to build bomb shelters in their houses?

• A) because construction was driving the economy
• B) to convince Americans that nuclear war was survivable
• C) because they could be useful in case of a weather catastrophe
• D) because the Soviet Union was doing it
• E) to strengthen national defenses against a theoretical Soviet invasion

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Definitions:

Deposit

To entrust money to a bank or other institution; money (cash or checks) put into an account, increasing the account balance.

Agent

One that acts or has the power or authority to act for another.

ATM

An automated teller machine, a specialized computer that allows bank customers to perform financial transactions without the need for a human cashier.

Checking Account

A bank account that allows for both deposits and withdrawals, typically used for day-to-day financial transactions.