Why Did the Successful Launching of Soviet Satellites Create Panic

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why did the successful launching of Soviet satellites create panic across the United States?

• A)It was feared that the Soviets had already developed a star wars program.
• B)It was feared that the Soviets had demonstrated superior first-strike capability.
• C)Soviet satellite technology demonstrated that most Americans were now victims of espionage.
• D)It seemed to underscore basic weaknesses in the American educational system.

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