Question

In 1979, 75,000 Soviet troops invaded Afghanistan to support a Marxist government. What effect did the Soviet war in Afghanistan have on the later dissolution of the Soviet Union? A) The invasion led to support from the United States and was a key factor in the period of detente that followed. B) The success of this invasion raised confidence in the government and put off the break-up for at least a decade. C) The invasion further isolated the Soviets as Islamic nations such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt joined the United States in protest. Eliminate D) The war drained Soviet resources, alienated citizens and resulted in increased economic and military pressure from the United States.

Answer 1

Answer:

D) The war drained Soviet resources, alienated citizens and resulted in increased economic and military pressure from the United States.

Explanation:

The Soviet-Afghan war took place from 1979 to 1989. This is considered a Cold War proxy war as the Soviet Union and the United States had opposite interests in the war, and supported opposite sides. The war drained Soviet resources and isolated it from many nations. It also alienated citizens and resulted in economic and military pressure from the United States.

Answer 2

The appropriate response is letter D. The impact did the Soviet war in Afghanistan have on the later disintegration of the Soviet Union is the war depleted Soviet assets, estranged nationals and brought about expanded financial and military weight from the United States.