For the eyes of the world now look into space, to the moon and to the planets beyond, and we have vowed that we shall not see it governed by a hostile flag of conquest, but by a banner of freedom and peace. We have vowed that we shall not see space filled with weapons of mass destruction, but with instruments of knowledge and understanding.

How does this excerpt develop Kennedy's theme that the United States must lead the way to space?

A. By explaining how space exploration will solve world problems

B. By defining the actions that the United States will take to reach space

C. By comparing the perceived values of the United States and the Soviet Union

D. By describing the new technologies that will be developed

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Zachary Day

9 April, 20:21

For the eyes of the world now look into space, to the moon and to the planets beyond, and we have vowed that we shall not see it governed by a hostile flag of conquest, but by a banner of freedom and peace. We have vowed that we shall not see space filled with weapons of mass destruction, but with instruments of knowledge and understanding.

How does this excerpt develop Kennedy's theme that the United States must lead the way to space?

A. By explaining how space exploration will solve world problems

B. By defining the actions that the United States will take to reach space

C. By comparing the perceived values of the United States and the Soviet Union

D. By describing the new technologies that will be developed

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Karla Edwards · Answer 1

C. by comparing the perceived values of the united states and the soviet union, because he is implying that if they reach first to the moon, bad things will occur in space