Which statement accurately describes the reason the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan?(1 point)

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Afghanistan was exploring a democracy and capitalist ideals after the overthrow of the king.
Afghanistan was exploring a democracy and capitalist ideals after the overthrow of the king.

The Soviet Union wanted a puppet leader there to fulfill its wishes.
The Soviet Union wanted a puppet leader there to fulfill its wishes.

Afghanistan decided to ally with the U.S. and allow a military base to be built, so the Soviet Union invaded for control.
Afghanistan decided to ally with the U.S. and allow a military base to be built, so the Soviet Union invaded for control.

The Soviet Union wanted Afghan oil fields, and Afghanistan would not trade with it.

Answer 1

The statement "The Soviet Union wanted a puppet leader there to fulfill its wishes" accurately describes the reason the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan.