Why were Americans fearful with Sputnik launch?

Question by caligirl04333: Why were Americans fearful when Sputnik was launched?
A. They believed they were falling behind the Soviets in technological progress and intelligence.
B. The government and the public saw it as an indication of a future nuclear attack.
C. Many Americans viewed it as proof that Communist would eventually spread globally.
D. All of the above were viable reasons for fear.

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Answer by harveymac1336
The answer is “A”. The Soviets were considered behind us technologically. Their launching of the world’s first earth satelite shocked Americans.

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