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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.
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How did the US military interact with Afghanistan’s military forces during the war in Afghanistan?

A
The US military was hostile and unhelpful.
B
The US military remained neutral.
C
The US military trained them.
D
The US military took their place.
3

As a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001,

A
approximately 1,000 people died.
B
the al-Qaeda terrorist group formed.
C
the US declared a “war on terror.”
D
US allies declared a “war on terror.”
4

The invasion of Afghanistan by American troops

A
forced the Taliban to surrender Osama bin Laden.
B
caused the Taliban’s government to fall quickly.
C
failed due to UN forces supporting the Taliban.
D
suffered against the Taliban’s military forces.
5

Which nation helped the United States invade Iraq in 2003?

A
Great Britain
B
Canada
C
Germany
D
France
6

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
7

After the effects of the troop “surge” were felt in Iraq, President Bush

A
ordered a similar surge in Afghanistan.
B
ordered additional troops into Pakistan.
C
announced a plan for an immediate US withdrawal.
D
announced a plan for a gradual US withdrawal.
8

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.
9

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.
10

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.

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