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Lesson 3- The Cold War around the World Answers

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

A
The Soviet invasion began to destabilize the region.
B
The Soviet invasion was likely to expand into neighboring countries.
C
The Soviet invasion undermined the US-led alliance in the region.
D
The Soviet invasion was likely to bring economic ruin to the region.
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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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Which best describes why Egypt’s purchase of weapons from the Soviet Union was significant?

A
It showed that Egypt had no interest in U.S. support.
B
It reflected Egypt’s willingness to work with the Soviet Union.
C
It indicated that Egypt sought to join the Warsaw Pact.
D
It reflected Egypt’s move toward communism.
5

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

A
to free colonial countries
B
to empower developing nations
C
to spread communism
D
to end democracy
6

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

A
The opposing powers in a proxy war engage in a propaganda war.
B
The opposing powers in a proxy war use others to fight on their behalf.
C
The opposing powers in a proxy war use trade and economic means to fight each other.
D
The opposing powers in a proxy war never openly acknowledge their involvement.
8

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

A
The American government annexed Guatemala.
B
The United States reclaimed all land confiscated in reforms.
C
American operatives infiltrated and dissolved communist groups.
D
A CIA appointee headed the new dictatorship.
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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?

A
No, both countries deployed large parts of their military forces to fight under the flag of another country.
B
Yes, the U.S. military never directly engaged in these proxy wars.
C
No, both countries still fought in proxy wars but not directly against each other.
D
Yes, by definition, a proxy war means that there was no direct involvement of either nation.
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NationalizationIndustrializationPrivatizationOrganization

A
Nationalization
B
Industrialization
C
Privatization
D
Organization
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During the Cold War, what was the Soviet Union’s main objective in engaging in proxy wars against the United States?

A
to free colonial countries
B
to empower developing nations
C
to spread communism
D
to end democracy
12

Which organization was created in the 1940s to help nations resist communist influence?

A
the United Nations
B
the Warsaw Pact
C
the European Union
D
the Organization of American States
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The mujahideen were fighters in Afghanistan who

A
rebelled against the communists.
B
marginalized the Muslim population.
C
closed all of the mosques in the nation.
D
requested support from the Soviet Union.
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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.
15

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

A
to spread democracy
B
to secure oil reserves
C
to empower developing nations
D
to end socialism
16

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.
17

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

A
The opposing powers in a proxy war engage in a propaganda war.
B
The opposing powers in a proxy war use others to fight on their behalf.
C
The opposing powers in a proxy war use trade and economic means to fight each other.
D
The opposing powers in a proxy war never openly acknowledge their involvement.
18

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.
19

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?

A
No, both countries deployed large parts of their military forces to fight under the flag of another country.
B
Yes, the U.S. military never directly engaged in these proxy wars.
C
No, both countries still fought in proxy wars but not directly against each other.
D
Yes, by definition, a proxy war means that there was no direct involvement of either nation.
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A
Nationalization
B
Industrialization
C
Privatization
D
Organization

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