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Question

During the 1950s, the US became involved in the "Space Race" and the "Arms Race."

The Space Race was primarily caused by whereas the Arms Race's primary cause was

Both races were also heavily influenced by ​​​​​​​

Answer 1

During the 1950s, the US became involved in the "Space Race" and the "Arms Race."

The Space Race was primarily caused by the desire to achieve technological superiority whereas the Arms Race's primary cause was the competition for military dominance.

Both races were also heavily influenced by Cold War tensions.