AD Activity
During the Cold War, the Space Race became an important competition between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Use the internet and any text resources available to you to research the Space Race. Then write a 3-5 paragraph essay about this historical event.
Address the following in your essay:
• Explain why the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in the Space Race and when it occurred.
• Describe the purpose, financial cost, risks, and benefits of the Space Race.
• In your view, explain whether the benefits of the Space Race were worth the risks

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