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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 ​​​​​​​

responses
The hydrogen bomb
The launch of sputnik
The fear of being outdone

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 launch of sputnik whereas the Arms Race's primary cause was the hydrogen bomb.

Both races were also heavily influenced by the fear of being outdone.