Question

introduction match the territory with the description of the conflict.
afghanistan
nicaragua
egypt
guatemala
conflict developed over access to a waterway
soviet - supported sandinistas fought the us - backed contras in a civil war
a cia - backed coup détat resulted in civil war.
soviets led the invasion of an independent nation.

Explanation:

• Afghanistan: The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, so it matches "Soviets led the invasion of an independent nation."
• Nicaragua: During the Cold War, Soviet - supported Sandinistas fought against US - backed Contras in a civil war, so it matches "Soviet - supported Sandinistas fought the US - backed Contras in a civil war."
• Egypt: The conflict related to Egypt (like the Suez Crisis) involved access to the Suez Canal (a waterway), so it matches "Conflict developed over access to a waterway."
• Guatemala: In 1954, a CIA - backed coup d'état in Guatemala led to civil war - like situations, so it matches "A CIA - backed coup d'état resulted in civil war."

Answer:

• Afghanistan: Soviets led the invasion of an independent nation.
• Nicaragua: Soviet - supported Sandinistas fought the US - backed Contras in a civil war.
• Egypt: Conflict developed over access to a waterway.
• Guatemala: A CIA - backed coup d'état resulted in civil war.