USA and Angola: Cold War Dynamics

USA and Angola: Cold War Dynamics

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the Angolan Civil War, highlighting Cuba's influence in Africa post-Cuban Missile Crisis. It details Angola's independence from Portugal and the ensuing civil war among MPLA, FNLA, and UNITA factions. The video discusses international involvement, particularly by Cuba, the USA, and South Africa, and the establishment of the People's Republic of Angola. It concludes with the American and Soviet positions during the conflict, emphasizing Cold War dynamics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant reason for Cuba's involvement in Africa during the 1960s?

To expand its territory

To establish trade routes

To support Marxist and socialist movements

To counter Chinese influence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Carnation Revolution in Portugal?

Portugal increased its military presence in Africa

Portugal transitioned to democratic rule

Portugal expanded its colonial territories

Portugal formed an alliance with the Soviet Union

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which faction was supported by the Soviet Union and Cuba during the Angolan Civil War?

FNLA

UNITA

MPLA

ANC

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the USA's covert support of the FNLA?

To promote democracy in Angola

To counter Soviet influence

To gain access to Angola's oil reserves

To support apartheid in South Africa

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event occurred on November 11, 1975, in Angola?

Cuban troops withdrew from Angola

UNITA signed a peace agreement

The FNLA captured the capital, Luanda

The MPLA declared the People's Republic of Angola

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Cuban intervention impact the outcome of the Angolan Civil War?

It resulted in a stalemate between factions

It significantly aided the MPLA's victory

It led to a quick resolution of the conflict

It caused the USA to increase its military presence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the USA's primary concern regarding the Angolan Civil War?

Losing economic interests in Angola

The spread of communism in Africa

The rise of a new colonial power

The impact on global oil prices

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