Question

How did America react to news that the Soviet Union was the first to put a man in space?

a. Indifferent
b. Pride in human achievement
c. Determination to not lose the space race
d. Threats of military action against the Soviets

Answer 1

The correct answer is C: determination to not lose the space race

Answer 2

In general, America reacted with "Determination to not lose the space race" to news that the Soviet Union was the first to put a man in space, since having access to space was considered a matter of great national security during the Cold War.