End of the Cold War

Question 1

During the 1980s, profit from the sale of weapons to Iran was used to

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support the Contras in Nicaragua.

Question 2

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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to spread democracy

Question 3

The mujahideen were fighters in Afghanistan who

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rebelled against the communists.

Question 4

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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Selling weapons to proxy nations; Creating alliances between friendly nations; Supporting military coups and dictatorships; Providing economic aid

Question 5

Why did President Jimmy Carter believe that the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan posed a significant threat?

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The Soviet invasion was likely to expand into neighboring countries.

Question 6

Which is a common tactic used in proxy wars?

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sponsoring wars of liberation and revolutions

Question 7

How did the U.S. role in the Nicaraguan civil war change in 1982?

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The U.S. government stopped official funding for the Contras.

Question 8

Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal during the Suez Crisis. What does this mean?

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The Egyptian government took control of the canal.

Question 9

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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to spread communism

Question 10

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

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

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