Question

select the correct answer. which statement best reflects the united states’ reluctance to accept the angolan government after its independence? a. the united states was concerned about communist influence from cuban forces in angola b. the united states did not consider the angolan situation significant to their conflict with the soviet union. c. the soviet union had already intervened, and the united states did not want to create more conflict. d. the soviet union had declared that the government was not legitimate, and the united states did not want to risk their treaties.

Explanation:

During Angola's independence, the US was concerned about communist influence (from Cuban forces supporting communist groups in Angola). This aligns with Cold War dynamics where the US opposed communist expansion. Option B is incorrect as the US did see Angola as a Cold War - related conflict. Option C: The US was involved in Angola (e.g., supporting anti - communist forces), so it wanted to counter Soviet/Cuban influence, not avoid conflict. Option D: The legitimacy of the Angolan government wasn't the main US concern; it was about communism. So the best answer is A.

Answer:

A. The United States was concerned about communist influence from Cuban forces in Angola