Which statement explains how the launch of Sputnik affected the Cold War arms race? A It convinced military leaders in the United States to begin developing an anti-ballistic missile defense shield. B It showed U. S. and Soviet leaders that conventional weapons were outdated, which led to a cut in defense spending in both nations. C It led to the development of long-range rockets that would enable the United States and the Soviet Union to attack each other directly. D It showed both superpowers how dangerous atomic weapons were, which prompted the signing of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT).

How did critics view the judicial reform bill under roosevelt?

How did the theory of social darwinism impact immigrants? it inspired in the immigrants pride that they were able to survive the harsh conditions of their home countries to come to the united states. it demonstrated that immigrants were the most suitable candidates for factory work because they were the most likely to immigrate to rural areas. it encouraged assimilation of immigrants into the american culture through education that involved courses in english and american food and clothing. it provided new american immigrants with a clearly defined social support system to ensure that basic nutritional, educational, employment, and health care needs were met.

What is one way the spanish war of independence encouraged those in the colonies to seek new political and economic rights? colonies took advantage of spain’s weakened ability to prevent rebellion. the disruptions caused by the war encouraged colonial merchants to seek markets in the pacific. the exposure to french ideas through the war convinced many in spain to provide these liberties to the colonies. the war with france made spain tighten their political and economic hold on the colonies in desperation.