Question
What was the United States’ response to the Soviet Union’s presence in Afghanistan?
The United States sent troops to join the anti-government forces in Afghanistan.
The United States provided weapons to support anti-government groups in Afghanistan.
The United States decided to take a neutral position regarding the Soviet Union’s actions.
The United States sent a diplomat to Afghanistan to express concern about the Soviet Union’s actions.
The United States sent troops to join the anti-government forces in Afghanistan.
The United States provided weapons to support anti-government groups in Afghanistan.
The United States decided to take a neutral position regarding the Soviet Union’s actions.
The United States sent a diplomat to Afghanistan to express concern about the Soviet Union’s actions.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **The United States provided weapons to support anti-government groups in Afghanistan.**
In response to the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979, the United States, through the CIA, began providing weapons and financial assistance to the Mujahideen, the various anti-government groups fighting against the Soviet forces. This was part of a broader strategy to counter Soviet influence during the Cold War.
In response to the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979, the United States, through the CIA, began providing weapons and financial assistance to the Mujahideen, the various anti-government groups fighting against the Soviet forces. This was part of a broader strategy to counter Soviet influence during the Cold War.