Question

Which statement accurately describes the reason the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan
A. The Soviet Union wanted Afghan oil fields and Afghanistan would not trade with it
B. The Soviet Union wanted a puppet leader there to fulfill its wishes
C. Afghanistan decided to Ally with the US and allow a military base to be built so the Soviet Union invaded for control
D. Afghanistan was exploring a democracy and capitalist ideals after the overthrow of the

Answer 1

The statement that accurately describes the reason the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan is:

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

The invasion, which began in December 1979, was largely motivated by the desire of the Soviet Union to install a government that would be friendly to its interests and maintain control over Afghanistan, particularly in the context of the Cold War power dynamics. The Soviet leadership aimed to support the communist regime in Afghanistan that was facing opposition, and they sought to establish a stronger foothold in the region.