Which event pushed US schools to stress education for bright students?
AThe Sputnik launch
BThe Great Depression
CThe moon landing
DThe Vietnam War
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The Sputnik launch
1. The Soviet Union launched Sputnik.
2. This brought an immediate emphasis on educating bright students in the United States.
3. The National Defense Education Act followed in 1958.
_Source: Wikipedia, Gifted education, Cold War_
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