The Cold War around the World

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

support the Contras in Nicaragua.

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Soviet invasion was likely to expand into neighboring countries.

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The United States did not directly engage in battle.

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to spread communism

Question 7

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.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

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?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to spread democracy

Question 9

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Egyptian government took control of the canal.

Question 10

NationalizationIndustrializationPrivatizationOrganization

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Nationalization

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