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In the 1970s, when an Ethiopian revolution spurred the new government to seek help from the Soviets, the U.S. put its support behind Somalia, and the two superpowers often fought for position in the global South. This is an example of a(n) __________.
 
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The United States' pursuit of putting a halt to the expansion of Soviet influence during the Cold War is an example of the policy of __________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: proxy war

Answer to Question 2

containment



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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