While Soviets rejoiced in the success of the Sputnik program, Americans

feared Soviet advancements in science

decided to work cooperatively with the Soviet on a space program

reacted by developing a hydrogen bomb

used it to gather support for the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team

Question

While Soviets rejoiced in the success of the Sputnik program, Americans

 feared Soviet advancements in science

 decided to work cooperatively with the Soviet on a space program

 reacted by developing a hydrogen bomb

 used it to gather support for the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team

anonymous · Answer

The best answer is the first one. The Americans were freaked out for a number of reasons. One, the Soviets launched a satellite into space before we did. Two, if they could launch a satellite into space, their rocket tech was considerably advanced giving them the kind of range that could threaten the US from around the globe.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks mate!