The Cold War around the World

Question 1

The mujahideen were fighters in Afghanistan who

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rebelled against the communists.

Question 2

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 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

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 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 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 7

How did Guatemalan policy most affect U.S. interests?

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U.S. companies owned a large proportion of Guatemala’s land.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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