How did America react to news that the Soviet Union was the first to put a man in space?
a. Indifferent
b. Pride in human achievement
c. Determination to not lose the space race
d. Threats of military action against the Soviets
In general, America reacted with "Determination to not lose the space race" to news that the Soviet Union was the first to put a man in space, since having access to space was considered a matter of great national security during the Cold War.