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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 reflected Egypt’s move toward communism.
D
It indicated that Egypt sought to join the Warsaw Pact.
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Given that the Soviet Union fought in Afghanistan, why was it considered a proxy war?

A
The combatants in the war represented myriad interests.
B
The Soviet Union answered the Afghans’ request for help.
C
The United States did not directly engage in battle.
D
The mujahideen fought on behalf of the United 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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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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Which best describes how a proxy war differs from a traditional war?

A
The opposing powers in a proxy war use others to fight on their behalf.
B
The opposing powers in a proxy war never openly acknowledge their involvement.
C
The opposing powers in a proxy war engage in a propaganda war.
D
The opposing powers in a proxy war use trade and economic means to fight each other.
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How did Guatemalan policy most affect U.S. interests?

A
Guatemala had vast oil reserves desired by U.S. companies.
B
The United States feared Guatemalan influence in El Salvador.
C
U.S. companies owned a large proportion of Guatemala’s land.
D
Guatemala had a large American expatriate community.
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Which type of policies made U.S. leaders believe that Jacobo Árbenz, the democratically elected president of Guatemala, was a communist sympathizer?

A
Árbenz’s pro-union policies
B
Árbenz’s nationalization policies
C
Árbenz’s land reform policies
D
Árbenz’s anti-Catholic policies
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Which is a common tactic used in proxy wars?

A
buying weapons in preparation for domestic warfare
B
encouraging opposing powers’ citizens to emigrate
C
controlling another country secretly
D
sponsoring wars of liberation and revolutions
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Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal during the Suez Crisis. What does this mean?

A
An Egyptian company took control of the canal.
B
The Egyptian government sold the canal to new owners.
C
The Egyptian people took control of the canal.
D
The Egyptian government took control of the canal.
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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 bring economic ruin to the region.
C
The Soviet invasion was likely to expand into neighboring countries.
D
The Soviet invasion undermined the US-led alliance in the region.
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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.
12

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 move toward communism.
C
It reflected Egypt’s willingness to work with the Soviet Union.
D
It indicated that Egypt sought to join the Warsaw Pact.
13

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 trade and economic means to fight each other.
C
The opposing powers in a proxy war use others to fight on their behalf.
D
The opposing powers in a proxy war never openly acknowledge their involvement.
14

Which type of policies made U.S. leaders believe that Jacobo Árbenz, the democratically elected president of Guatemala, was a communist sympathizer?

A
Árbenz’s pro-union policies
B
Árbenz’s land reform policies
C
Árbenz’s nationalization policies
D
Árbenz’s anti-Catholic policies
15

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

A
The Soviet invasion undermined the US-led alliance in the region.
B
The Soviet invasion was likely to bring economic ruin to the region.
C
The Soviet invasion began to destabilize the region.
D
The Soviet invasion was likely to expand into neighboring countries.
16

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

A
Guatemala had vast oil reserves desired by U.S. companies.
B
The United States feared Guatemalan influence in El Salvador.
C
Guatemala had a large American expatriate community.
D
U.S. companies owned a large proportion of Guatemala’s land.
17

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

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

The mujahideen were fighters in Afghanistan who

A
marginalized the Muslim population.
B
rebelled against the communists.
C
closed all of the mosques in the nation.
D
requested support from the Soviet Union.
19

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

A
The Egyptian people took control of the canal.
B
The Egyptian government sold the canal to new owners.
C
An Egyptian company took control of the canal.
D
The Egyptian government took control of the canal.
20

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

A
the Organization of American States
B
the European Union
C
the Warsaw Pact
D
the United Nations

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