Question

which best describes the overall effect of president carter’s actions in response to the soviet invasion of afghanistan?
carter’s actions had a major immediate effect on the soviet union.
carter’s actions had no immediate effect on the soviet union.
carter’s actions had a major immediate effect on afghanistan.
carter’s actions had no immediate effect on the taliban.

Explanation:

President Carter's responses to the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan included a grain embargo, boycotting the 1980 Moscow Olympics, and providing limited aid to Afghan rebels. These actions did not force an immediate Soviet withdrawal or change Soviet policy in the short term. The Taliban did not exist during this 1979-1989 conflict, so option D is irrelevant. Option C is incorrect as Carter's early actions did not have a major immediate impact on Afghanistan's situation.

Answer:

B. Carter's actions had no immediate effect on the Soviet Union.