What was the link between the launch of sputnik 1 and the national defense education act

The National Defense Education Act was passed as a reaction to the launch of Sputnik 1

Explanation:

The National Defense Education Act was passed in 1958 after the launching of Sputnik 1 ( a Soviet satellite)  in the 4th of October,  1957, There was a big increment in the budget invested on education in the specific areas of science, mathematics and foreign modern languages, as well in having the most prepared element in the defense of the country.

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