Question

What was the “missile gap” identified in the 1950s?

Answer 1

Answer:

The USSR, according to a report, was ahead in ICBM technology.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The Correct Answer is A

The USSR, according to a report, was ahead in ICBM technology.

Explanation:

The Missile gap

• The deficiency in producing the missiles as compared to the Soviet Union.
• This missile gap led to the belief that the Soviets are far ahead from the America in production of Intercontinental ballistic missiles.
• This increased the arms race between United States and the soviets which later also led to the Cuban missile crisis.