Question

What caused the Cold War to re-escalate following the SALT I Treaty?

the movement of Soviet troops into Afghanistan
the refusal of the U.S. Senate to ratify the SALT II Treaty
the increased production of Soviet nuclear missiles
the escape of millions of Afghans into neighboring countries
ASAP

Answer 1

The movement of Soviet troops into Afghanistan.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) the movement of the Soviet Union troops into Afghanistan.

What caused the Cold War to re-escalate following the SALT 1 treaty was the movement of the Soviet Union troops into Afghanistan.

The Russian Army invaded Afghanistan in December 1979. The motive, ti impulse the Communist government of the Peoplés Democratic Party in Afghanistan. The USSR deployed 100, 000 soldiers in the following months but were encountered with heavy resistance by the Muhajideen, that was supported by the United States. This incident elevated the tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States during the Cold War.