Question

select the correct answer
which statement best reflects the united states reluctance to accept the angolan government after its independence?
a. the soviet union had declared that the government was not legitimate, and the united states did not want to risk their treaties
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 united states was concerned about communist influence from cuban forces in angola

Explanation:

During the Cold War, the U.S. pursued a policy of containing communist expansion. After Angola's independence, Cuban (communist-aligned) forces intervened to support the left-wing MPLA government. This communist influence aligned with U.S. Cold War fears, leading to its reluctance to accept the Angolan government. Options A, B, and C are incorrect: the Soviet Union recognized the MPLA government, the U.S. saw Angola as part of its Cold War conflict with the USSR, and the U.S. actually backed opposing factions, avoiding direct conflict but opposing the government due to communist ties.

Answer:

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