What role did the Cold War play in the rise of Islamic extremist groups in
Afghanistan?
O A. It took up so much of the United States' resources that it was
unable to stop extremist leaders from conquering Afghanistan.
B. It convinced the United States that only powerful states with
nuclear weapons could ever pose a threat to U. S. security.
C. It led the United States to offer weapons to extremist leaders who
fought against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
D. It helped extremists gain popularity by demonstrating that both the
United States and Soviet Union were opposed to Islam.