What did the US do in response to the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan in 1979?

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Question 17 options:

Suspended grain shipments to the Soviet Union

Mobilized NATO in the event of escalation of hostilities

Established a naval blockade to prevent shipment of arms

Send military forces to oust Soviet troops

Answer 1

In response to the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, the United States suspended grain shipments to the Soviet Union. This is the correct option among the ones listed. Additionally, the U.S. took other actions, such as increasing military aid to Afghan rebels (the Mujahideen) and boycotting the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. However, the specific response listed in your options is the suspension of grain shipments.