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Why did the united states create the national defense education act

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(C.) to fund science education

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It was passed in response to the space race and the Soviet Union launching Sputnik satellite into space.  To make sure the educational needs of the defense department were met with qualified people.   The national defense education act provided funding to public and private educational institutions
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