How did Congress help the American industry after the War of 1812? a.
Congress closed the first Bank of the United States.
b.
Congress passed a protective tariff.
c.
Congress encouraged merchants to import British goods.
d.
Congress lowered tariffs.

After the success of the sputnik launch, the united states feared that they would never be able to launch their own satellite, the ussr had used technology developed by the united states, the soviets had superior nuclear capabilities, that any future us satellites would not be as successful.