Question

select the correct answer. which statement best reflects the united states reluctance to accept the angolan government after its independence? a. the united states was concerned about communist influence from cuban forces in angola b. the united states did not consider the angolan situation significant to their conflict with the soviet union. c. the soviet union had already intervened, and the united states did not want to create more conflict. d. the soviet union had declared that the government was not legitimate, and the united states did not want to risk their treaties.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the context of US - Angola relations post - Angola's independence, focusing on the US's reluctance to accept the Angolan government. Option A states that the US was concerned about communist influence from Cuban forces in Angola. During the Cold War, the US was highly concerned with containing communism. Cuban involvement in Angola (supporting communist - aligned forces) would be a major factor in the US's reluctance to accept the Angolan government as it could expand communist influence in Africa. Option B is incorrect as the Angolan situation was significant in the Cold War context. Option C: While the Soviet Union's intervention was a factor, the primary concern related to the ideological (communist) threat from Cuban forces (backed by the Soviets) is more directly addressed in Option A. Option D: The Soviet Union's stance on the government's legitimacy is a secondary factor compared to the US's concern about communist influence. So, Option A best reflects the US's reluctance.

Answer:

A. The United States was concerned about communist influence from Cuban forces in Angola