How did the Cold War influence newly formed states in Africa and the Middle East? (1 point)

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The Soviets and Americans worked together to help newly formed independent states.
The Soviets and Americans worked together to help newly formed independent states.

Most newly formed states were closely aligned to the Soviets in part due to their colonial history.
Most newly formed states were closely aligned to the Soviets in part due to their colonial history.

Most newly formed states adopted an entirely new form of economics.
Most newly formed states adopted an entirely new form of economics.

Socialism was adopted in the newly formed states and they all became atheist to conform with Marxist principles.

Answer 1

The statement that best reflects the influence of the Cold War on newly formed states in Africa and the Middle East is:

"Most newly formed states were closely aligned to the Soviets in part due to their colonial history."

This alignment was often due to the legacy of colonial rule, as many former colonies viewed the Soviet Union as a counterbalance to Western imperialism and as supportive of anti-colonial movements. The Cold War created a context in which newly independent states sought support from either the United States or the Soviet Union, often aligning with the latter due to shared ideologies and a desire for economic assistance and military support.