The Cold War around the World Answers

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

Which description best characterized the divisions within Guatemalan society during much of the civil war?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which is a common tactic used in proxy wars?

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