How did the fear of losing the space race affect education in the united states?

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Alicia Howard

30 September, 20:05

How did the fear of losing the space race affect education in the united states?

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Melany Leach · Answer 1

The launch of Sputnik spurred the Space Race, which was a Cold War competition between America and Russia to lead space exploration. As part of the Space Race, STEM Education was given more funds and became a focus in schools, starting with the 1958 National Defense Education Act, or NDEA.

Tuffy · Answer 2

Answer: The U. S. governmnt sponsored new science and engineering programs in schools.