The USA's response to the invasion of Afghanistan Flashcards
1
Q
How did Carter respond to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?
A
By demanding the withdrawal of Soviet troops
2
Q
What did Carter argue?
A
That Afghanistan should remain non-aligned, part of neither sphere of influence
3
Q
In February 1980, what did Carter start?
A
A grain embargo against the USSR and secretly sent military aid to the Mujahedeen
4
Q
Who were the Mujahedeen?
A
The Islamic fundamentalists who were committed to forcing the USSR out of Afghanistan
5
Q
What was Carter’s goal?
A
To make the war as costly as possible for the USSR
6
Q
What was Carter keen to exploit?
A
The growing imbalance of economic power between the superpowers
7
Q
What made Carter seem weak?
A
His demand for Soviet withdrawal failed to force the SU to pull out of Afghanistan
