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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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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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Who declared a “war on terror”?

A
George W. Bush
B
Osama bin Laden
C
Saddam Hussein
D
Bill Clinton
4

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.
5

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.
6

Following the war in Iraq,

A
Saddam Hussein’s reign continued.
B
the country became more stable.
C
many warring factions made peace.
D
the nation elected a new government.
7

Which nation helped the United States invade Iraq in 2003?

A
Great Britain
B
Canada
C
Germany
D
France
8

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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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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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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