What factors contributed to the division of Europe into two hostile blocs? Why did European leaders fail
to resolve the tensions and conflicts that led to this
situation?
. How did political leaders channel their nations'
resources into the war effort? How did their policies
affect European society and government?

Why did the united states become involved in the soviet-afghan war? the united states wanted access to the afghan oil fields. the united states wanted to retaliate against the soviet boycott of the 1984 olympics in los angeles. representative charlie wilson convinced congress to fund afghan resistance to soviet influence. president ronald reagan wanted to force the soviets to withdraw from afghanistan.