Question

What was the primary motivation for the United States' participation in the Space Race during the Cold War? A.To convince the Soviet Union to abandon the domino theory B.To protect its weaker allies from possible communist rebellions C.To protect U.S. corporate interests in Central and South America D.To demonstrate its scientific superiority over the Soviet Union

Answer 1

D. To demonstrate its scientific superiority over the Soviet Union
The whole point of the Cold War was to compete with the Soviet Union to show them that they were better than them. The way America did this was by building up their nuclear arsenal as well as funding projects like NASA that would the USSR that they are capable of magnificent scientific feats.

Answer 2

D.To demonstrate its scientific superiority over the Soviet Union