Question

question 5 of 10

the united states supported israel in its conflict with lebanon because:

a. israel offered payment for military aid.
b. it wanted to maintain a strong ally in the middle east.
c. lebanon was making nuclear weapons.
d. lebanon was a communist country.

Explanation:

Analyze US-Israel alliance

Using the 1982 Lebanon War and Multinational Force in Lebanon knowledge points

• Israel has historically served as a key strategic partner for the United States in the Middle East.
• During the regional instability of the early 1980s, maintaining this alliance was a primary goal of US foreign policy.

Evaluate incorrect options

Using the 1982 Lebanon War knowledge point

• Option A is incorrect because US military aid was based on strategic alliances, not direct cash payments from Israel.
• Option C is incorrect because Lebanon was not developing nuclear weapons.
• Option D is incorrect because Lebanon was not a communist state.

Answer:

• (A) Israel offered payment for military aid.
• (B) it wanted to maintain a strong ally in the Middle East. (Correct answer)
• (C) Lebanon was making nuclear weapons.
• (D) Lebanon was a communist country.