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terrorism involves acts against a group’s own country as a way to bring attention to perceived problems.

A
International
B
Domestic
C
Religious
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People who practice domestic and international terrorism believe that is the best way to make their voices heard.

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negotiation
B
violence
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was removed from power, but a violent insurgency followed for more than a decade.

A
Hamid Karzai
B
Osama bin Laden
C
Saddam Hussein
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After a 10-year search, was killed in a raid in Pakistan.

A
Osama bin Laden
B
Hamid Karzai
C
Saddam Hussein
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When President Bush addressed the nation after the September 11, 2001, attacks, he sought to

A
show that the foundation of America remained strong.
B
negotiate with the terrorists to prevent another attack.
C
ask for the help of other countries to launch a counterattack.
D
blame foreign governments for not alerting the US to the danger.
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After the September 11, 2001, attacks, a US-led coalition removed from power in Afghanistan.

A
Osama bin Laden
B
the Taliban
C
Saddam Hussein
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Which are results of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq? Check all that apply.Osama bin Laden was killed.All battles have stopped.Al-Qaeda grew stronger.Battles continue in both countries.The Taliban was removed from power.

A
Osama bin Laden was killed.
B
All battles have stopped.
C
Al-Qaeda grew stronger.
D
Battles continue in both countries.
E
The Taliban was removed from power.
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The Department of Homeland Security was established to

A
remove Saddam Hussein from power.
B
prevent terrorist attacks.
C
supervise US armed forces overseas.
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How have security changes affected Americans’ lives since September 11, 2001? Check all that apply.There are more checkpoints along borders with Mexico and Canada. Citizens can be charged with treason for not cooperating with the government.A new agency, the TSA, enforces stricter screenings of airline passengers. Citizens must consent to wiretaps and property searches when asked. Border patrol agents check the passports of people entering the United States.

A
There are more checkpoints along borders with Mexico and Canada.
B
Citizens can be charged with treason for not cooperating with the government.
C
A new agency, the TSA, enforces stricter screenings of airline passengers.
D
Citizens must consent to wiretaps and property searches when asked.
E
Border patrol agents check the passports of people entering the United States.
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International terrorist groups, such as al-Qaeda, a particular country or area.

A
operate within
B
operate outside
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In 2003 the United States invaded after claiming that its leader had weapons of mass destruction.

A
Afghanistan
B
Iraq
C
Kuwait
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Which statements best describe terrorism? Check all that apply.It is the unlawful use of violence to achieve political goals. It is often used by groups who lack military power.It involves only people who live in the Middle East. It is carried out through unlawful economic sanctions. It is committed by people from anywhere in the world. It can be either domestic or international in nature.

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It is the unlawful use of violence to achieve political goals.
B
It is often used by groups who lack military power.
C
It involves only people who live in the Middle East.
D
It is carried out through unlawful economic sanctions.
E
It is committed by people from anywhere in the world.
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It can be either domestic or international in nature.
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terrorism involves acts against a group’s own country as a way to bring attention to perceived problems.:Domestic
People who practice domestic and international terrorism believe that is the best way to make their voices heard.:violence
International terrorist groups, such as al-Qaeda, a particular country or area.:operate outside
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When President Bush addressed the nation after the September 11, 2001, attacks, he sought to

A
show that the foundation of America remained strong.
B
negotiate with the terrorists to prevent another attack.
C
ask for the help of other countries to launch a counterattack.
D
blame foreign governments for not alerting the US to the danger.
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After the September 11, 2001, attacks, a US-led coalition removed from power in Afghanistan.:the Taliban
In 2003 the United States invaded after claiming that its leader had weapons of mass destruction.:Iraq
was removed from power, but a violent insurgency followed for more than a decade.:Saddam Hussein
After a 10-year search, was killed in a raid in Pakistan.:Osama bin Laden
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Osama bin Laden✔ the TalibanSaddam Hussein

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After the September 11, 2001, attacks, a US-led coalition removed from power in Afghanistan.:the Taliban
In 2003 the United States invaded after claiming that its leader had weapons of mass destruction.:Iraq
was removed from power, but a violent insurgency followed for more than a decade.:Saddam Hussein
After a 10-year search, was killed in a raid in Pakistan.:Osama bin Laden
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Afghanistan✔ IraqKuwait

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Afghanistan
B
✔ Iraq
C
Kuwait
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Hamid KarzaiOsama bin Laden✔ Saddam Hussein

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Hamid Karzai
B
Osama bin Laden
C
✔ Saddam Hussein
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✔ Osama bin LadenHamid KarzaiSaddam Hussein

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✔ Osama bin Laden
B
Hamid Karzai
C
Saddam Hussein

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