Cause Effect The Soviet Union was the first country to put a cosmonaut in space and have the man orbit the Earth. ? (4 points) Responses The Soviet cosmonauts experienced several technological failures The Soviet cosmonauts experienced several technological failures Technological advances increased as the United States struggled to keep up. Technological advances increased as the United States struggled to keep up. The international space station led to better relations and communication. The international space station led to better relations and communication. The United States launched a space race that energized several industries.
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The correct cause-effect relationship based on the statement "The Soviet Union was the first country to put a cosmonaut in space and have the man orbit the Earth" would be:
Technological advances increased as the United States struggled to keep up.
This response highlights the direct effect of the Soviet Union's early achievements in space exploration, which prompted the United States to accelerate its own technological advancements and efforts in order to compete in the space race.
