Describe how your research of a historical topic can help you understand contemporary issues in our lives

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.

Which of the following is an example of the pull factor known as economic migration? a. better educational opportunities pulling people towards a new country b. mexican laborers entering the us to work in agricultural jobs c. joining family members that are already in a new country d. crop failures driving people away from their country i am unsure on this question, i was thinking b? but i could be wrong.

Select the correct answer.which sentence about romans in the early roman republic is most likely to be true? use your knowledge of the origin of the roman republic to answer the question.a.they believed that kings could easily become cruel dictators.b.they disliked military generals for leading them into war. c.they were friendly to the people of the neighboring lands.d.they believed that men and women should have equal rights.