Military Intervention in the Middle East

Question 1

When President Bush declared a “war on terror” after 9/11, how did this statement change US foreign policy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The United States would no longer distinguish between terrorist groups, such as al-Qaeda, and the countries that harbored them.

Question 2

Which statement best describes life for women under Taliban rule?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Women were excluded from public life and could not go to school or hold a job.

Question 3

Determine whether the following descriptions of the US-led effort in Afghanistan are true or false.✔ TrueFalseThe Taliban government could not withstand coalition airstrikes and fell quickly.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

True; Selection 1: True; Selection 2: True; Selection 3: True

Question 4

✔ TrueFalseThe Taliban later took control of some areas of the country, and violence continued in Afghanistan.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

✔ TrueFalseAfter the Taliban fell, women were given the right to vote, and a democratic government was elected.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Why did President Bush list Iraq among the countries in the “axis of evil”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He believed Iraq had WMDs that Hussein might give to terrorists.

Question 7

Why did the United States invade Iraq in 2003? Check all the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Bush believed Saddam and Iraq had WMDs.; Bush argued that Iraq had previously supported terrorist organizations.; The United States claimed that Iraq was not fully cooperating with UN weapons inspectors.

Question 8

What challenges did the United States face in Iraq? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The US had trouble gaining trust and establishing relationships with the people.; An anti-US insurgency fought against American forces.; Two different groups of Iraqis fought against each other in a civil conflict.

Question 9

Why was the war in Iraq controversial and at times unpopular? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Some US allies, such as France and Germany, refused to support the war.; No WMDs were ever found in Iraq.; The war cost many thousands of lives and billions of dollars.

Question 10

According to President Bush, what was “the surge”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a dramatic policy shift, including reinforcements and a new mission

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