How did America react to news that the Soviet Union was the first to put a man in space?

AIndifferent
BPride in human achievement
CDetermination to not lose the space race
DThreats of military action against the Soviets

Verified Answer :

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.

The correct answer is C: determination to not lose the space race