Question

Sputnik was significant for the United States because it _________.

• A. marked the first U.S. attempt to send a man to the moon
• B. represented an escalation of the space race with the Soviet Union
• C. was the first U.S. satellite launched into orbit
• D. demonstrated the Soviets capacity to develop nuclear weapons
• E. assisted the United States in strengthening relations with China

Answer 1

The correct option is B represented an escalation of the space race with the Soviet Union

Sputnik was significant for the United States because it represented an escalation of the space race with the Soviet Union.