Question

Which statement accurately describes the reason the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan?(1 point) Responses 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 Afghan oil fields, and Afghanistan would not trade with it. The Soviet Union wanted Afghan oil fields, and Afghanistan would not trade with it. 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 a puppet leader there to fulfill its wishes.

Answer 1

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

The invasion in December 1979 was largely motivated by the desire of the Soviet Union to ensure a communist government in Afghanistan that would be aligned with its interests and to prevent the spread of Islamic fundamentalism, which they saw as a threat to their own stability.