The Cold War around the World Answers

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Which is a common tactic used in proxy wars?

A
encouraging opposing powers’ citizens to emigrate
B
sponsoring wars of liberation and revolutions
C
controlling another country secretly
D
buying weapons in preparation for domestic warfare
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During the 1980s, profit from the sale of weapons to Iran was used to

A
stop the communists in Costa Rica.
B
start a proxy war in El Salvador.
C
support the Contras in Nicaragua.
D
stage a coup d’état in Guatemala.
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Given that the Soviet Union fought in Afghanistan, why was it considered a proxy war?

A
The Soviet Union answered the Afghans’ request for help.
B
The mujahideen fought on behalf of the United States.
C
The combatants in the war represented myriad interests.
D
The United States did not directly engage in battle.
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A
Nationalization
B
Industrialization
C
Privatization
D
Organization
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Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal during the Suez Crisis. What does this mean?

A
The Egyptian government took control of the canal.
B
The Egyptian people took control of the canal.
C
An Egyptian company took control of the canal.
D
The Egyptian government sold the canal to new owners.

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