Why did the united state boycott the 1980 summer Olympic Games?

Answer 1

President Ronald Reagan decide to protest the Soviet's decision to invade Afghanistan. Since the Olympics were being held in Moscow, Soviet Union, it was the perfect time to do it.

Answer 2

In 1979, Russia invaded Afghanistan. The USA and other nations felt it was wrong for one nation to invade Another Country and kill civilians at random. They showed their displeasure by boycotting the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics. This was long before terrorists from Afghanistan attacked the USA on September 11, 2001.

Answer 3

The invasion of Afghanistan done by the U.S.S.R., current Russia.

Answer 4

To protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

Answer 5

They were giving the Soviet Nation revenge.

Answer 6

The 1980 Summer Olympics boycott was one part of a number of actions initiated by the United States to protest the Soviet Invasion in Afghanistan.