Question

How did the Cold War influence newly formed states in Africa and the Middle East? (1 point)

Responses

The Soviets and Americans worked together to help newly formed independent states.
The Soviets and Americans worked together to help newly formed independent states.

Most newly formed states were closely aligned to the Soviets in part due to their colonial history.
Most newly formed states were closely aligned to the Soviets in part due to their colonial history.

Socialism was adopted in the newly formed states and they all became atheist to conform with Marxist principles.
Socialism was adopted in the newly formed states and they all became atheist to conform with Marxist principles.

Most newly formed states adopted an entirely new form of economics.

Answer 1

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Most newly formed states in Africa and the Middle East were heavily influenced by the Cold War as they became battlegrounds for the ideological struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union. Many of these states aligned themselves with one of the superpowers in order to gain support and resources, leading to political and economic instability. The involvement of these global powers also contributed to the spread of military conflicts and proxy wars in the region, further exacerbating the challenges faced by these newly independent states.