Why Was the Launch of Sputnik Significant in the Context

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why was the launch of Sputnik significant in the context of the Cold War?

• A) Sputnik demonstrated that Western and Soviet scientists could collaborate on scientific projects.
• B) Sputnik elevated the prestige of Soviet science to observers in the Third World.
• C) Sputnik's success led several states to leave NATO.
• D) Sputnik's success diminished the risk of nuclear war.

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Judicial Philosophy

The underlying set of ideas and beliefs that guide a judge or jurist in making decisions on legal issues, often reflecting their interpretations of the law and the Constitution.

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