1. Which statement about the space race is correct? (1 point) Responses It was part of the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. It was part of the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. It helped the international community recover from an economic depression. It helped the international community recover from an economic depression. It contributed to a period of international peace that followed World War II. It contributed to a period of international peace that followed World War II. It led to direct military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. It led to direct military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. Question 2 2. Read the excerpt from an executive order issued by President Harry Truman and answer the question. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the President that there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin. — Executive Order 9981 What played an important role in influencing Truman to issue this executive order? (1 point) Responses the contributions of the Flying Tigers during World War II the contributions of the Flying Tigers during World War II low levels of public support for the war effort during World War II low levels of public support for the war effort during World War II the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II low levels of enlistment in the US military during World War II