What Was a Primary Reason Why the United States Did

question 43

Multiple Choice

What was a primary reason why the United States did little to oppose the Russian invasion of Georgia in August 2008?

• A)Relations between the United States and Georgia were extremely poor.
• B)The attack on Georgia was a major surprise to the Americans.
• C)President George W. Bush was determined to achieve better relations with Russia.
• D)Georgia was a major power and a clear threat to Russia.
• E)The United States was distracted by its own wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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