The Soviet Union's downing of a South Korean passenger flight led the United States to
A) deploy additional missiles in Western Europe.
B) deploy additional missiles in South Korea.
C) refer to the Soviet Union as an "evil empire."
D) refuse to participate in the 1984 Olympic Games.

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The downing of Korean Air Lines Flight 007 by the Soviet Union in 1983 heightened Cold War tensions, leading the United States to deploy additional missiles in Western Europe as part of its strategy to counter Soviet influence and military capabilities.

The Soviet Union's Downing of a South Korean Passenger Flight