How did the launch of sputnik lead to the creation of nasa? (2 points)
the u. s. space agency acquired secret technology from soviet defectors.
desire to attract top soviet scientists led to the development of a space program.
the soviet satellite was a joint venture with the united states and soviet union.
fear of soviet expansion into space led to the development of the u. s. space program.

the california missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert native americans to catholicism and expand european territory. there were 21 missions in all, lasting from 1769 until about 1833.   the missions were built by the spanish starting in 1769 in order to “colonize” the territory of alta california. so the missions were important because they were the means of settling california. it also wanted to keep other european countries out of alta california. building settlements along the coast would them meet these goals. missionaries wanted to convert the indians to the roman catholic faith. california indians did much of the work to build missions.

uncle sam would be tossing and turning in his grave : *)