Question

The effect of Sputnik 1 could best be described in which of the following ways?

A. starting the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union
B. beginning the development of computer-controlled robotics
C. causing more cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union
D. leading to technological innovation and communication with satellites
E. developing more global positioning systems in Earth’s orbit

Answer 1

D. leading to technological innovation and communication with satellites

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Answer 2

The correct answer in this question is option D. Sputnik 1 led to technological innovation and communication with satellites. When the Russians launched Sputnik, Eisenhower made an initiative to improve technology. He was pressured because the Americans criticized him for being behind the Soviets.