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Brinkmanship in the Cold War

Question 9 of 9 • VA-Virginia and US History - AAEC

What was the major impact of the launch of Sputnik I on the United States?

Answer
A
The United States withdrew from the space race because it could not beat the Soviets.
B
The United States took steps to catch up and surpass the Soviets in the space race.
C
The United States created the NASA law to fund math and science education.
D
The United States focused all of its attention on destroying the Soviet satellite Sputnik I.