Lesson 3- The Cold War around the World Answers

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

The Soviet invasion began to destabilize the region.

The Soviet invasion was likely to expand into neighboring countries.

The Soviet invasion undermined the US-led alliance in the region.

The Soviet invasion was likely to bring economic ruin to the region.

Which type of policies made U.S. leaders believe that Jacobo Árbenz, the democratically elected president of Guatemala, was a communist sympathizer?

Árbenz’s anti-Catholic policies

Árbenz’s pro-union policies

Árbenz’s land reform policies

Árbenz’s nationalization policies

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

It showed that Egypt had no interest in U.S. support.

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

It indicated that Egypt sought to join the Warsaw Pact.

It reflected Egypt’s move toward communism.

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