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At the end of the Persian Gulf War, what did Iraq agree to do? Select two answers.eliminate any long-range missiles it possessedremove President Saddam Hussein from powerrecognize Kuwait’s right to exist independentlyprotect Saudi Arabia from attacks on its oil supplyhelp restore Kuwait’s economy to its prewar state

A
eliminate any long-range missiles it possessed
B
remove President Saddam Hussein from power
C
recognize Kuwait’s right to exist independently
D
protect Saudi Arabia from attacks on its oil supply
E
help restore Kuwait’s economy to its prewar state
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What is a coalition?

A
a political alliance
B
a powerful army
C
a military target
D
a combat strategy
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By attacking the USS Cole, al-Qaeda ultimately aimed to

A
eliminate all sea-based attacks in Yemen.
B
send a violent warning message to the United States.
C
demonstrate the Taliban’s power in Afghanistan.
D
destroy all American forces in the Middle East.
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Al-QaedaThe TalibanSaddam HusseinOsama bin Laden

A
Al-Qaeda
B
The Taliban
C
Saddam Hussein
D
Osama bin Laden
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As part of the war on terror, what action did the United States take in Afghanistan?

A
It captured Osama bin Laden.
B
It jailed all members of al-Qaeda.
C
It told Americans to leave Afghanistan.
D
It drove the Taliban out of power.
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The Taliban remained in power in Afghanistan until

A
1996.
B
1990.
C
2012.
D
2001.
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Which statements about Saddam Hussein are accurate? Select three answers.He was a dictator.He was president of Iran.He was overthrown.He invaded Iraq in 1980.He committed war crimes.

A
He was a dictator.
B
He was president of Iran.
C
He was overthrown.
D
He invaded Iraq in 1980.
E
He committed war crimes.
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How did al-Qaeda get its start?

A
as a Middle Eastern religious organization
B
as a terrorist group that attacked the United States
C
as a force against Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
D
as a peace-seeking Islamic political party
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What best characterizes Iraq and Afghanistan today?

A
Both nations have stable governments.
B
Both nations are experiencing periods of peace.
C
Both nations struggle with unrest.
D
Both nations are ruled by dictators.
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Why was the US invasion of Iraq controversial?

A
Many nations strongly supported the Iraqi government.
B
Iraq had been an ally to the United States and Europe for many years.
C
Many did not agree that Iraq presented a terrorist threat.
D
Iraq was allied with the Taliban, but it was not responsible for 9/11.

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