Why was the launch of sputnik in 1957 important?

History

2 answers:

Nady [450]4 years ago

3 0

Question: Why was the launch of sputnik in 1957 important?

Answer: The Launch of Sputnik, 1957. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the earth's first artificial satellite, Sputnik I. The successful launch came as a shock to experts and citizens in the United States, who had hoped that the United States would accomplish this scientific advancement first.

Hope this helps!.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~A.W~ZoomZoom44

Vlad [161]4 years ago

3 0

The Launch of Sputnik was important, because it spurred Space Exploration, in which, with the use of rivalry, we as humans were able to explore the outside world and learn of many different planets, as well as try to find worlds in which humans can inhabit outside the Earth. The Space Exploration also helped advance technology, and create thousands of jobs for Americans through the creation of N.A.S.A.

You might be interested in

Which event most likely made the state of Georgia more anxious to remove the Cherokee tribe from their homeland?

Ann [662]

For years white settlers had been harassing the Cherokees by stealing their livestock, burning their towns and squatting on their lands. In 1829, gold was discovered on Cherokee lands. More people flocked to Georgia and efforts to remove the Cherokees escalated.

8 0

3 years ago

Compare and contrast the northern and southern United States between 1800 and 1850. Write three or four paragraphs about the sim

melomori [17]

So you want to start out with facts first then build on it?

7 0

3 years ago

Why was General William T. Sherman's "March to the Sea" so important to the Union in the Civil War?

MariettaO [177]

C, it destroyed important railroads that supplied Confederate forces.

3 0

3 years ago

Explain why Hitler’s blitzkrieg tactics were successful at the beginning of the war?

mars1129 [50]

Answer:

Hi jberrellez232739! thanks for asking your first question here on brainly! :)

I Would say Hitler's Blitzkrieg Tactics were successful at the beginning of war because The blitzkrieg, or lightning war, tactic was so effective at the beginning of World War II because it took Europe by surprise. Armies were used to the protracted, infantry standoffs of World War I, but Germany used the most advanced tanks and fighter plans available to quickly stun and surround enemy forces.

Explanation:

5 0

3 years ago

Of what nationality were over 200 American military soldiers who deserted the

Aneli [31]

Answer:

Patrick's Battalion, a group of U.S. soldiers who deserted the army and cast their lot with Mexico. The 200-man outfit was mostly made up of Irish Catholics and other immigrants who resented the prejudice they faced from Protestants in the United States.

Explanation:

If this helps at all please mark brainliest

8 0

3 years ago