Why did Sputnik concern Americans?

a. Sputnik showed that the Soviets had surpassed the Untied States in technical skill
b. Sputnik could spy on the United States
c. Sputnik could launch ICBMs
d. Sputnik proved that the Soviets had a more powerful hydrogen bomb.


Ans: a. Sputnik showed that the Soviets had surpassed the Untied States in technical skill

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