Question
Which statement accurately describes the reason the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan?(1 point)
Responses
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.
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.
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.
Responses
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.
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.
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.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
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 aimed at supporting the communist government in Afghanistan, which was struggling against a growing insurgency. The Soviet Union sought to maintain a friendly regime in Kabul to secure its influence in the region and counter Western influence.
**The Soviet Union wanted a puppet leader there to fulfill its wishes.**
The invasion in December 1979 was aimed at supporting the communist government in Afghanistan, which was struggling against a growing insurgency. The Soviet Union sought to maintain a friendly regime in Kabul to secure its influence in the region and counter Western influence.