Question

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d. the soviet union had already withdrawn, and the united states did not need to cause more conflict.

Explanation:

This question pertains to U.S. foreign - policy and relations post - Angola's independence, which involves political considerations. Analyzing each option: Option A has no basis in historical fact regarding U.S. perception of Angola's government. Option B is about Cuban influence rather than the core U.S. stance towards Angola. Option D is incorrect as the Soviet Union did not disappear at the time of Angola's independence. Option C reflects the U.S. concern of avoiding direct conflict with the Soviet Union through involvement in Angola.

Answer:

C. The United States did not consider the Angolan situation significant to risk conflict with the Soviet Union.