Answer: A) It started the space race.
The fear of the Soviet's getting to space was due to their nuclear capability, and the fear of communism. This in turn effectively made public pressure to start the space race. Though the race may have started earlier than this moment, but this moment in history was the public's awareness of it.
Against - except where US colonies such as the Philippines,Guam,Puerto Rico were concerned.belief that greater worldwide freedom would come from increased US investment and international trade
New agricultural technology
use of wind and water mills
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