1. Which statement about the space race is correct? (1 point) Responses It was part of the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. It was part of the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. It contributed to a period of international peace that followed World War II. It contributed to a period of international peace that followed World War II. It led to direct military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. It led to direct military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union. It helped the international community recover from an economic depression.

The statement that is correct is: It was part of the Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union.