The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

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What did the invasion of Afghanistan lead to in relationships between East and West? The US reaction revived the cold war and put an end to the more peaceful time of the detente
When did the USSR send troops into Afghanistan? 1979
Why did the USSR send troops to Afghanistan? The country had a Communist government but the president had been assassinated so the USSR wanted to keep control
What was different in politics between the Afghan invasion and the Czech suppression? America reacted very strongly
When was the Carter Doctrine introduced? 1980
What six things did the Carter Doctrine do, to protest against the invasion of Afghanistan? 1) Threatened to use force if the Persian gulf was attacked 2) Economic sanctions 3) Set an alliance with China and Israel to back the Mujahideen 4) Secretly provided weapons to the M. 5) Broke of diplomatic relationships w/ USSR and didn't sign SALT 2 6) Boycotted the 1980 Moscow games
Describe SALT 2. 1) In negotiation since 1972 2) Planned to reduce stocks to 2250 warheads per superpower 3) Imposed new limits on new launch systems
Give three reasons why Carter reacted so strongly against the invasion of Afghanistan. 1) The USSR may get further control in the middle east 2) It may mean Soviet influence in Iran 3) Iran could block middle East oil exports , which was essential for the US
Why was Afghanistan a perfect sport for conflict? The USSR had backed the socialist Afghan government but the USA was secretly funding the opposition to the Afghan government. When the rebels started to fight using American money etc. the government turned to the USSR
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