Question

What was the primary reason why the United States offered to send aid to Israel during the Yom Kippur War?

a. The Egyptian air force bombed Israel relentlessly.
b. They feared a growing Soviet influence in the region.
c. Too many Americans were losing their lives in Israel.
d. The U.S. needed to maintain economic influence in the region.

Answer 1

Answer: b. They feared a growing Soviet influence in the region.

Answer 2

"b. They feared a growing Soviet influence in the region" would be the best option from the list, since the US and the USSR were involved in the Cold War and the US was undergoing a policy of containment.