Sputnik was the first man-made satellite sent into orbit by the united states of america.

germany's government did not have enough money to pay its debts, so it began printing more money, which caused economic problems. germany did not pay off its wwi debts until 2010. germany was also responsible for paying reparations after world war ii.

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a, c, & d are correct:

they wanted lands to settle the extra population.

they wanted new markets for english goods.

they wanted to avoid civil war.