Cause: The Soviet Union was the first country to put a cosmonaut in space and have the man orbit the Earth.

Question

Effect: ?
(4 points)
a. The international space station led to better relations and communication.
b. Technological advances increased as the United States struggled to keep up.
c. The Soviet cosmonauts experienced several technological failures
d. The United States launched a space race that energized several industries.

Answer 1

The best effect that aligns with the cause of the Soviet Union being the first to put a cosmonaut in space and orbit the Earth is:

d. The United States launched a space race that energized several industries.

This choice closely relates to the competition initiated by the Soviet achievement, which compelled the United States to accelerate its own space exploration efforts, leading to significant advancements in technology and industry.