Asked by Amirah Rahman on Apr 23, 2024

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The National Defense Education Act of 1958 _________________.

A) offered fellowships and loans to college students
B) provided federal research grants to major universities
C) created the ROTC program
D) desegregated the Naval Academy

Federal Research Grants

Financial funding provided by the federal government to support research projects in areas like science, technology, education, and health.

ROTC Program

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps program that trains college students for future service in the branches of the United States military, offering scholarships in return for service commitments.

  • Identify how progress in science and technology contributes to societal shifts.
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Vishnu jakhar8 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The National Defense Education Act of 1958 provided fellowships and loans to college students in order to encourage the study of science, math, and foreign languages, all important skills for national defense efforts during the Cold War.