Choose the statement that explains why Sputnik disturbed Americans.

A.) It led other countries to admire communism.

B.) The satellite was capable of launching a nuclear bomb.

C.) It was infuriating that the Soviets had launched a dog into space.

D.) It showed that the Soviets could develop a missile capable of hitting the U. S.

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Brynn

13 October, 10:42

Choose the statement that explains why Sputnik disturbed Americans.

A.) It led other countries to admire communism.

B.) The satellite was capable of launching a nuclear bomb.

C.) It was infuriating that the Soviets had launched a dog into space.

D.) It showed that the Soviets could develop a missile capable of hitting the U. S.

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Bruce Avila · Answer 1

"It showed that the Soviets could develop a missile capable of hitting the U. S" is the statement among the following choices given in the question that explains why Sputnik disturbed Americans. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the fourth option or the last option or option "D".

Conor Hawkins · Answer 2

The statements that explains why sputnik disturbed Americans is : it showed that the soviets could develop a missile capable of hitting U. S afterwards USA started the anti missile programs