Asked by Briana Finian on Jul 31, 2024

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What nation did the Soviet Union invade in 1979,bringing an end to détente?

A) Iran
B) Finland
C) Afghanistan
D) Turkey
E) Poland

Détente

The easing of strained relations, especially in a political context, between nations.

Soviet Union

A socialist state on the Eurasian continent that existed from 1922 to 1991, formally known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), and was a world superpower alongside the United States.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, known for its historic significance and contemporary geopolitical importance.

  • Understand the effects of détente and the eventual collapse of détente with the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
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Clara NazarchykAug 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, which brought an end to détente, the period of improved relations between the Soviet Union and the United States. This action by the Soviet Union was met with international condemnation, and the United States responded by boycotting the Olympics held in Moscow in 1980.