WORLD HISTORY

COLD WAR ERA

IMPACT OF COLD WAR

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

The Sputnik launch ignites U.S. v. Soviet Union space race. A sense of urgency grows to compete with the Soviet Union. In what year was Sputnik launched?

A	1947
B	1957
C	1967
D	1977

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Sputnik’s launch caused fear of the Soviets using new rocket technology for military purposes and caught the United States off guard. In response, the United States increased their efforts and resources to catch up to the Soviets. These efforts led to the Apollo missions that eventually landed men on the moon in 1969.

Detailed explanation-2: -The world’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, marking the start of the space race. This guide provides suggested research materials on this topic at the Library of Congress and online.

Detailed explanation-3: -On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the earth’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik I.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Soviet Union launching Sputnik I ushered in new political, military, technologic, and scientific developments. It also market the start of the space age and US and the Soviet Union space race.

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