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Which nation helped the United States invade Iraq in 2003?

A
Great Britain
B
Canada
C
Germany
D
France
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A positive result of the war in Iraq was that

A
it led to years of peace in the country.
B
it ended the regime of a brutal leader.
C
it led to immediate stability within Iraq.
D
it smoothed tensions between factions.
3

During the US-led invasion of Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden

A
was killed by the American military.
B
was captured by coalition troops.
C
escaped to another country.
D
led Afghani military forces.
4

The plan known as the surge, included a new strategy to combat insurgency. The plan called for troops to

A
stay in their bases and fight the war from a distance.
B
leave their bases and take over the leadership of the Iraqi military.
C
leave their bases and work more closely with the Iraqi population.
D
stay in their bases and work more closely with the Iraqi population.
5

Which statement best explains why President Bush targeted Afghanistan after declaring a war on terror?

A
The Taliban, who held power in Afghanistan, welcomed Osama bin Laden.
B
The Taliban, who held power in Afghanistan, practiced strict Islamic beliefs.
C
The terrorist group al-Qaeda had corrupt officials within Afghanistan’s democratic government.
D
The terrorist group al-Qaeda had overthrown the Afghan government shortly before the 9/11 attacks.
6

Who declared a “war on terror”?

A
George W. Bush
B
Osama bin Laden
C
Saddam Hussein
D
Bill Clinton
7

In 2006, former Iraq ruler Saddam Hussein

A
regained power after US forces left.
B
established new, democratic elections.
C
was executed by the new government.
D
was pardoned for his crimes and released.
8

After the US-led invasion, why did some Afghan people turn against the United States?

A
The US helped the Taliban return to power.
B
The US refused to help rebuild the nation.
C
Coalition forces restricted voting rights.
D
Coalition air strikes caused civilian casualties.
9

What tactic did Taliban fighters use to reassert control of some areas of Afghanistan?

A
air strikes
B
desert warfare
C
hijackings
D
suicide bombings
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Following the invasion, as the United States struggled to impose law and order in Iraq,

A
the Taliban began to regain control.
B
Arab groups supported US troops.
C
a violent insurgency fought US troops.
D
Hussein’s supporters returned to power.

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