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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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Who declared a “war on terror”?

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