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What is the main reason the United States removed the Taliban from power shortly after the September 11, 2001, attacks?

A
The Taliban refused to abide by a peace treaty it signed with the United States.
B
The Taliban planned to invade US territories.
C
The Taliban attacked US allies with weapons of mass destruction.
D
The Taliban allowed al-Qaeda to use its country as a base.
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Which statement describes domestic terrorism?

A
It is practiced against a group’s own country by some to bring attention to specific problems in society.
B
It is practiced outside a group’s own country by some as a way to bring about political or social change.
C
It is practiced by government officials against violent groups located within their own country.
D
It is practiced by strong nations who seek to expand influence outside their own country.
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What do both domestic and international terrorists believe is the best way to bring attention to their demands?

A
negotiation
B
violence
C
propaganda
D
nonviolence
4

What was the terrorist’s main goal in committing the September 11, 2001, attacks?

A
to get the United States to recognize al-Qaeda as an official government
B
to kill as many Americans as possible and damage the US economy
C
to incite the United States into a holy war against Islamist countries
D
to force the United States to release thousands of its members from prison
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How did the US government increase security after the September 11, 2001, attacks?

A
It significantly increased the size of the US military by ordering a draft.
B
It established the Central Intelligence Agency to overthrow terrorist groups.
C
It replaced the Federal Bureau of Investigation with the US Army.
D
It created the Department of Homeland Security to prevent terrorist attacks.
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Which statements best describe al-Qaeda? Check all that apply.They played a critical role in stopping terrorist attacks worldwide. They carried out dozens of bombings and attacks to bring attention to their cause. They sought the help of the United States in stopping attacks in the Middle East.They opposed the presence of the United States in the Middle East.They used surveillance to identify international terrorist plots.

A
They played a critical role in stopping terrorist attacks worldwide.
B
They carried out dozens of bombings and attacks to bring attention to their cause.
C
They sought the help of the United States in stopping attacks in the Middle East.
D
They opposed the presence of the United States in the Middle East.
E
They used surveillance to identify international terrorist plots.
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Which phrase describes where terrorism typically occurs?

A
only outside one’s home country
B
both within and outside one’s home country
C
only inside one’s home country
D
both within and outside rich countries
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What action did the United States take in 2003 as part of its "War on Terror”?

A
It killed al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden after he fled to Pakistan.
B
It entered Afghanistan and removed the Taliban from power.
C
It invaded Iraq and removed dictator Saddam Hussein from power.
D
It led a coalition of forces in the removal of Iraq from Kuwait.
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If the Patriot Act is successful at stopping terrorist attacks, why are some Americans against it?

A
They want citizens to give up more privacy rights for the country’s protection.
B
The government keeps records of a host of personal information on Americans.
C
Many citizens do not believe law enforcement agencies should be allowed to swap information.
D
They want laws that give the government more power to imprison people.
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Which group is most likely to use terrorism to achieve its goals?

A
one that uses its military power to intimidate weak nations
B
one that uses surveillance to identify potential criminals
C
one that uses its political power to coerce other nations
D
one that lacks military power to compete with strong nations

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