Lesson 3- The Cold War around the World

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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

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support the Contras in Nicaragua.

Question 4

Which best describes why Egypt’s purchase of weapons from the Soviet Union was significant?

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It reflected Egypt’s willingness to work with the Soviet Union.

Question 5

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 6

Given that the Soviet Union fought in Afghanistan, why was it considered a proxy war?

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The United States did not directly engage in battle.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

In the era immediately following the coup that overthrew Jacobo Árbenz in 1954, how did the United States maintain its influence in Guatemala?

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A CIA appointee headed the new dictatorship.

Question 9

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

Question 10

NationalizationIndustrializationPrivatizationOrganization

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Nationalization

Lesson 3- The Cold War around the World Answers