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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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Which actions or methods were used by the United States to engage in proxy wars? Select four answers.

A
Selling weapons to proxy nations
B
Directly fighting the Soviet military
C
Creating alliances between friendly nations
D
Supporting military coups and dictatorships
E
Providing economic aid
F
Invading Afghanistan to fight mujahideen
G
Encouraging seizure of private property
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Which of these were true of the Sandinistas? Select three options.

A
They were led by Daniel Ortega.
B
They created the Somoza dictatorship.
C
They received aid from the USSR.
D
They received aid from the U.S.
E
They supported revolutions in El Salvador.
4

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

A
The U.S. government stopped official funding for the Contras.
B
The U.S. government acknowledged the legitimacy of the Nicaraguan government.
C
The U.S. government supported Iran’s intervention to stop communist insurgents.
D
The U.S. government began mass shipments of weapons to Nicaragua.
5

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

A
Guatemala had a large American expatriate community.
B
U.S. companies owned a large proportion of Guatemala’s land.
C
Guatemala had vast oil reserves desired by U.S. companies.
D
The United States feared Guatemalan influence in El Salvador.
6

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
7

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
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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 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.
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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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