Which statement displays how the US responded to Sputnik 1? Question 4 options:

Americans wanted to launch nuclear weapons to prevent the Soviets from launching any more satellites

Americans applauded and admired the Soviet's commitment to using new technology

Americans were concerned that they were inferior to Soviets in terms of science, technology, and missiles

Americans were not worried about the new Soviet technology and were confident that they could catch up

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Amelia Ramos

13 December, 22:12

Which statement displays how the US responded to Sputnik 1? Question 4 options:

Americans wanted to launch nuclear weapons to prevent the Soviets from launching any more satellites

Americans applauded and admired the Soviet's commitment to using new technology

Americans were concerned that they were inferior to Soviets in terms of science, technology, and missiles

Americans were not worried about the new Soviet technology and were confident that they could catch up

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Americans were concerned that they were inferior to Soviets in terms of science, technology, and missiles

The sputnik launch caused Americans a great deal of anxiety with mainstream Politicians blaming the USA education system for this technological lag. The American Government invested heavily as a result in sciences and mathematics