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Which statement accurately describes the reason the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan?(1 point)
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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.

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 Afghan oil fields, and Afghanistan would not trade with it.
The Soviet Union wanted Afghan oil fields, and Afghanistan would not trade with it.
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Answer 1

The correct answer is: The Soviet Union wanted a puppet leader there to fulfill its wishes.