Afghanistan Flashcards
What year did the Soviet Union invade Afghanistan?
1979
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the invasion of Afghanistan?
Brezhnev
What was the primary reason for the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan?
To stop the threat of Muslim Fundamentalism
What country on the Soviet Union’s border was already controlled by Muslim fundamentalists before the invasion of Afghanistan?
Iran
Who was the pro-Soviet leader put in charge of Afghanistan in 1979?
Amin
What happened to Amin and his supporters during the Soviet invasion?
They were killed by the Soviets
Who was the Soviet-backed leader placed in charge of Afghanistan after the invasion?
Karmal
What was Brezhnev’s expectation regarding the USA’s reaction to the invasion?
He didn’t think the USA would react
Which group of fighters did Soviet forces combat in Afghanistan?
Mujahideen
What was President Carter’s main concern about the Soviet Union’s actions in the Middle East?
The influence of communism would spread further
What economic action did the USA take against the Soviet Union following the invasion?
Set up economic sanctions
What military support did the USA provide to the Mujahideen?
Economic and weapons support
Fill in the blank: The _______ was the US President’s reaction to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Carter Doctrine
True or False: The US government signed the SALT 2 agreement after the Soviet invasion.
False
What significant event occurred in 1980 related to the Olympic Games?
The USA led a boycott of the Moscow Olympic Games
How many countries joined the USA in the boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games?
Over 60 countries
What was the Soviet Union’s response to the US boycott of the 1980 Olympics?
They boycotted the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games
What was the overall impact of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?
Symbolized the end of détente and a worsening of US-Soviet relations
How long did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan last?
10 years
Fill in the blank: Economic sanctions are a ban on _______ between the USA and Soviet Union.
trade
What was the estimated number of Soviet troops killed by the Mujahideen during the invasion?
Over 15,000
What was the significance of the boycott of the Olympic Games in relation to the Soviet invasion?
It showcased US condemnation of the invasion
