Collapse of Communism

Question 1

The mujahideen were fighters in Afghanistan who

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A: rebelled against the communists.

Question 2

During the Cold War, what was the Soviet Union’s main objective in engaging in proxy wars against the United States?

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C: to spread communism

Question 3

Which actions or methods were used by the United States to engage in proxy wars? Select four answers.Selling weapons to proxy nationsDirectly fighting the Soviet militaryCreating alliances between friendly nationsSupporting military coups and dictatorshipsProviding economic aidInvading Afghanistan to fight mujahideenEncouraging seizure of private property

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A: Selling weapons to proxy nations; C: Creating alliances between friendly nations; D: Supporting military coups and dictatorships; E: Providing economic aid

Question 4

Which of these were true of the Sandinistas? Select three options.They were led by Daniel Ortega.They created the Somoza dictatorship.They received aid from the USSR.They received aid from the U.S.They supported revolutions in El Salvador.

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A: They were led by Daniel Ortega.; C: They received aid from the USSR.; E: They supported revolutions in El Salvador.

Question 5

NationalizationIndustrializationPrivatizationOrganization

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A: Nationalization

Question 6

During the Cold War, what was the stated main objective of the United States in engaging in proxy wars against the Soviet Union?

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A: to spread democracy

Question 7

Which description best characterized the divisions within Guatemalan society during much of the civil war?

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C: a struggle between rich and poor

Question 8

By engaging in proxy wars, were the United States and the Soviet Union able to avoid involving their own military forces? Why or why not?

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C: No, both countries still fought in proxy wars but not directly against each other.

Question 9

Which best describes how a proxy war differs from a traditional war?

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B: The opposing powers in a proxy war use others to fight on their behalf.

Question 10

Which is a common tactic used in proxy wars?

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B: sponsoring wars of liberation and revolutions

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