KIDS QUIZ
SPACE EXPLORATION
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The Soviet Union again topped the US when Yuri Gagarin, a Russian cosmonaut, became the first human to orbit the Earth. A month later, Alan Shepard became the first American to fly into space. After the Soviets had beaten the US to space, American’s focused on being the first to reach the moon. in 1962, President John F. Kennedy said, “I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before the decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to Earth” This goal was achieved on July 20, 1969, when Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon. which of the following best describes the US response to Yuri Gagarin’s or bit of Earth
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Americans were discouraged and the US stopped competing in the space race
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Americans’ were skeptical, and the US demanded proof that Gagarin was truly successful.
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Americans were impressed, and the US tried to work with the Soviets to land a man on the moon
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Americans were determined, and the US renewed their efforts towards a new space milestone.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Most historians agree that the space race ended on 20 July 1969 when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon for the first time. As the climax of space history and exploration, the lunar landing led to a triumph for the US.
Detailed explanation-2: -More than a billion people viewed the historic landing, and the moment overwhelmed Americans with the feeling of dominance. The moon landing united the country with a sense of insurmountable pride. The United States had won the Space Race, a competition more significant than any earthly battle.
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