Asked by Kyler Williams on Sep 28, 2024
In 2014,Russia challenged the United States and its European allies by
A) supporting attempts to overthrow the government of Libya.
B) refusing to sell oil to any democratically governed country.
C) seizing control of the of the Crimean Peninsula and amassing troops along other portions of the Ukrainian border.
D) supplying nuclear warheads and intercontinental ballistic missiles to North Korea.
Crimean Peninsula
A major land mass on the northern coast of the Black Sea that is geopolitically significant and was annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, leading to international controversy.
Russia
The largest country in the world by land area, spanning Eastern Europe and northern Asia, known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and political influence.
United States
A federal republic in North America composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.
- Understand the historical significance and context of key global events and conflicts.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the historical significance and context of key global events and conflicts.