Question

question 9 of 10

after the soviets invaded afghanistan, president carter:

a. took diplomatic actions, including withdrawing support from salt ii.
b. sent american troops to the middle east to defend afghanistan.
c. immediately declared war against the soviet union.
d. condemned the attack but continued to work with the soviets.

Explanation:

Analyze the historical context

Using the Carter Foreign Policy knowledge point

In December 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, which severely strained Cold War relations and effectively ended the era of détente.

Evaluate President Carter's response

Using the Carter Foreign Policy knowledge point

President Jimmy Carter reacted strongly to the invasion by taking several diplomatic and economic measures. He withdrew the SALT II (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) treaty from Senate consideration, imposed a grain embargo on the Soviet Union, and led a boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.

Assess the given options

Using the Carter Foreign Policy knowledge point

• Option A is correct because Carter withdrew support from the SALT II treaty as a direct diplomatic response.
• Option B is incorrect because the US did not send troops to defend Afghanistan.
• Option C is incorrect because the US did not declare war on the Soviet Union.
• Option D is incorrect because Carter did not continue normal cooperation with the Soviets.

Answer:

• (A) took diplomatic actions, including withdrawing support from SALT II. (Correct answer)
• (B) sent American troops to the Middle East to defend Afghanistan.
• (C) immediately declared war against the Soviet Union.
• (D) condemned the attack but continued to work with the Soviets.