The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Flashcards

1
Q

Brezhnev thought that the USA wouldn’t do anything if the USSR clamped down on trouble in Afghanistan because..?

A

they didn’t when they sent tanks into Czechoslovakia.

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2
Q

The USSR sent troops into Afghanistan to take control after..?

A

the president was assassinated.

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3
Q

When the USSR sent troops into Afghanistan the USA..?

A

reacted very strongly.

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4
Q

When was the Carter Doctrine introduced?

A

January 1980

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5
Q

Carter threatened to use force if the USSR..?

A

attempted to take control of the Persian Gulf.

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6
Q

The Carter Doctrine set up an alliance with China and Israel to..?

A

back afghan rebels against the Soviets.

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7
Q

The USA secretly provided weapons and money to..?

A

Afghan rebels (mujahideen).

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8
Q

The USA broke off diplomatic relations with the USSR and refused to..?

A

sign SALT II.

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9
Q

The USA boycotted..?

A

the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, which led to the USSR boycotting the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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10
Q

Carter reacted so strongly because he was worried that the USSR would..?

A

get more control in the Middle East.

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11
Q

Carter was worried that USSR control in Afghanistan could lead to..?

A

Soviet influence in Iran.

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12
Q

Iran could block..?

A

Middle East oil exports.

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13
Q

Middle East oil was essential to..?

A

the USA’s prosperity.

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14
Q

When the Afghan rebels began to fight the government, the government..?

A

asked the USSR for help.

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15
Q

Who was secretly funding Afghan rebels?

A

The USA

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