What event brought federal attention to elementary school education?
A)the Soviet Union launching the world's first satellite
B)the Civil War
C)the return of veterans at the end of World War II
D)the Great Depression

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In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite. This event brought federal attention to the need for improving science and mathematics education in elementary schools in the United States, as there was concern that the Soviet Union was ahead in these fields. This led to the establishment of the National Defense Education Act and increased funding and emphasis on science and math education.

What Event Brought Federal Attention to Elementary School Education