Sputnik and the Space Race (jan 1, 1953 – jan 1, 1960)
Description:
Cause:1. public fear and anxiety in Western nations about tech gap between U.S. and Soviet Union
Effect:
1. accelerate space and weapons programs
2. intensify arms race and raise Cold War tensions
3. development of new technology
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1953
jan 1, 1960
~ 7 years