Why did the Soviets invade Afghanistan?
A) to secure control over Middle Eastern oil fields
B) to prevent an Iranian invasion of the region
C) to establish a base for spreading communist influence throughout the Middle East and subcontinent of Asia
D) to prevent the spread of Islamic revolution in the heavily Muslim southern regions of the USSR
D
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Describe the central concern of Aeschylus in the Oresteia Trilogy
A) the balance between human and divine law B) Morality as a mere social convention C) The justice of Zeus D) A conservative mocking of new movements E) The tension between individual and community
Martha Washingtonians were important in
A) bringing reformed drunkards into the temperance movement. B) distancing women from the temperance movement. C) supporting first ladies. D) supporting Daughters of the American Revolution.
As the iron industry expanded, the consumption of fuel caused
a. a reduction in the use of iron and copper. b. less destruction of forest woodlands because iron was used instead of wood. c. deforestation. d. the rise of a wealthy class of timber industrialists. e. little to no change in the consumption of resources.
As a result of the 1994 elections,
A. President Clinton proposed a national health care plan. B. Republicans in Congress moved toward the political center. C. President Clinton reaffirmed his commitment to big government. D. President Clinton moved toward the political left. E. Republicans won majorities in both houses of Congress.