The Major Effect of the Soviet Satellite Sputnik on American

question 33

Multiple Choice

The major effect of the Soviet satellite Sputnik on American education was

• A)renewed emphasis on progressive education.
• B)a return to academic essentials.
• C)a revised emphasis on the humanities.
• D)the start of teacher competency testing.

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