Why did the successful launching of soviet satellites create panic across the united states? a. it seemed to underscore basic weaknesses in the american educational system. b. it was feared that the soviets had already developed a star wars program. c. soviet satellite technology demonstrated that most americans were now victims of espionage. d. it was feared that the soviets had demonstrated superior first-strike capability?

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Quinn Strickland

11 January, 18:50

Why did the successful launching of soviet satellites create panic across the united states? a. it seemed to underscore basic weaknesses in the american educational system. b. it was feared that the soviets had already developed a star wars program. c. soviet satellite technology demonstrated that most americans were now victims of espionage. d. it was feared that the soviets had demonstrated superior first-strike capability?

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Bentley Rangel · Answer 1

The answer is A. It seemed to underscore basic weaknesses in the American educational system. When Soviet satellites were discovered, there was a sense of fear in Americans and a sense of motivation to move forward and excel to a higher level in this regard than the Soviets.