In 1979, the Carter administration responded to the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan by

A. mobilizing NATO airstrikes.
B. cutting off all diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union.
C. convincing most of its Western European allies to boycott the 1980 summer Olympic Games.
D. withdrawing the SALT I treaty from Senate consideration.
E. imposing economic sanctions on the Soviet Union.


Answer: E

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