The Unites States backed the Ethiopian government in its conflict with Somalia in the 1970s as part of: A. an attempt to secure its natural reaources B. an attempt to support the new Soviet policy of glasnost C. an attempt to prevent the Soviet Union from gaining a seaport in the Horn of Africa D. a proxy war with the Soviet Union?
Correct answer: D. a proxy war with the Soviet Union
- A. an attempt to secure its natural reaources
- B. an attempt to support the new Soviet policy of glasnost
- C. an attempt to prevent the Soviet Union from gaining a seaport in the Horn of Africa
- D. a proxy war with the Soviet Union
Explanation
The Horn of Africa conflict reflected Cold War competition, with the United States and Soviet Union backing opposing regional sides at different stages. Such indirect superpower competition is described as a proxy war.
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