Which of the following events caused the United States and the Soviet Union to develop nuclear-capable, long-range missiles? (4 points)
Answer
the discovery of enriched uranium
the development of the hydrogen bomb
the development of high-efficiency jet fuel
the construction of Earth-orbiting satellites

Question

Which of the following events caused the United States and the Soviet Union to develop nuclear-capable, long-range missiles? (4 points)
Answer
		the discovery of enriched uranium
		the development of the hydrogen bomb
		the development of high-efficiency jet fuel
		the construction of Earth-orbiting satellites

anonymous · Answer

I'd probably go with the last one -- the construction of Earth-orbiting satellites. When the Soviets put Sputnik into space, it surprised the US but it also shocked the military. If they could put something in orbit, that also told them just how far their rocket technology had come and that the US was behind.

anonymous · Answer

I'll agree with you because you seem to be the one answering questions for history Thanks even if it is wrong you deserve the best answer. I thought they wanted to develop them because it make war easier.

anonymous · Answer

but that wasnt an answer sooo i couldnt choose it D:

anonymous · Answer

No prob, but that's the one answer I'd definitely pick for the reason why both sides decided to build long range missiles. 

It would make things a lot easier, I agree (why send bombers when you can send missiles). It's also why everyone was so concerned over North Korea launching a satellite in orbit -- their rocket tech had apparently improved. By doing that, they could use the same thing to build ICBMs.