What event was the catalyst for the space race?

a. The United States landing of a man on the moon
b. The successful Soviet flight of a man around the earth
c. The Soviet Sputnik satellite launch
d. The crash of the Apollo 11
e. The U-2 incident of 1960


ANSWER:
c

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. help prevent a postwar depression b. provide educational benefits for veterans c. pay veterans large bonuses to remain in the military d. provide medical treatment for veterans e. provide housing loans for veterans

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