Effects of the Soviet Union's launching of Sputnik included all of the following EXCEPT
a. many Americans believed that Sputnik's inferior quality revealed American superiority.
b. American schools placed stronger emphasis on math and science courses.
c. the National Aeronautics and Space Administration was created by Congress.
d. Congress supported college and post-graduate study with the National Defense Education Act.
ANS: a
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