Question

question 6 of 10

what was the extent of u.s. involvement in the soviet-afghan war?

a. the reagan administration sent humanitarian aid to the mujahideen.
b. the reagan administration sent nuclear weapons to the mujahideen.
c. the reagan administration sent financial and military aid to the mujahideen.
d. the reagan administration sent military troops to aid the mujahideen.

Explanation:

Analyze the historical context

Using the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan and Reagan Foreign Policy knowledge points

• The Soviet-Afghan War (1979–1989) was a major Cold War proxy conflict.
• The United States opposed the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.

Evaluate US involvement strategies

Using the Reagan Foreign Policy knowledge point

• The US did not send combat troops to fight directly.
• The US did not supply nuclear weapons to any faction.
• The US provided covert financial backing and military supplies (such as Stinger missiles) to the Afghan resistance fighters, known as the mujahideen, primarily through Operation Cyclone.

Determine the correct option

Using the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan knowledge point

• Option A is too limited, as US support went far beyond humanitarian aid.
• Option B is incorrect because no nuclear weapons were sent.
• Option C accurately describes the extensive financial and military aid provided.
• Option D is incorrect because no US military troops were deployed to fight.

Answer:

• (A) The Reagan administration sent humanitarian aid to the mujahideen.
• (B) The Reagan administration sent nuclear weapons to the mujahideen.
• (C) The Reagan administration sent financial and military aid to the mujahideen. (Correct answer)
• (D) The Reagan administration sent military troops to aid the mujahideen.