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1. How did the United States and Soviet Union generally respond to "Third World" calls
for independence and autonomy?
A. The USSR supported independence, but the United States didn't.
B. The United States supported independence, but the USSR didn't.
C. Both the US and USSR stayed out of international affairs to avoid nuclear war.
D. Both the US and USSR used their power to wield influence and shape new nations.
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D. Both the US and USSR used their power to wield influence and shape new nations.

Examples: One of the most know is in Vietnam which recently gained its independence from France. The USSR and China instilled a Communist Regime in North Vietnam whereas The US and United Nations established a Republic in Southern Vietnam causing ideological conflicts and starting a proxy war known as, "The Vietnam War"