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Developments in Africa and the Americas: the impact of Cuban intervention in Angola and Ethiopia; the impact of US intervention in Latin America and the Caribbean including Chile, Grenada and Nicaragua.
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The Brezhnev era, 1972–1985 (A-level only)
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Developments in Africa and the Americas: the impact of Cuban intervention in Angola and Ethiopia; the impact of US intervention in Latin America and the Caribbean including Chile, Grenada and Nicaragua
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- You need to be able to developments in Africa and the Americas: the impact of Cuban intervention in Angola and Ethiopia; the impact of US intervention in Latin America and the Caribbean including Chile, Grenada and Nicaragua.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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What was one significant outcome of Cuban intervention in Angola during the 1970s?
Direct answer
Cuban intervention in Angola led to the defeat of UNITA forces, which were supported by the US and South Africa.
Key terms
- MPLA: The People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola, a Marxist political party that fought for Angola's independence and was supported by Cuba.
- Derg: A Marxist-Leninist military junta that ruled Ethiopia from 1974 to 1991, known for its brutal repression of opposition.
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Overgeneralizing the impact of interventions: Focus on the specific political, social, and economic contexts of each intervention to provide a nuanced analysis.
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