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Conflict in the Middle East

Question 10 • Yolo World History Term B Credit Recovery

As part of the war on terror, what action did the United States take in Afghanistan?

Answer
A
It captured Osama bin Laden.
B
It jailed all members of al-Qaeda.
C
It told Americans to leave Afghanistan.
D
It drove the Taliban out of power.

Explanation

After the September 11 attacks, the United States invaded Afghanistan because the Taliban government sheltered al-Qaeda. The U.S.-led campaign drove the Taliban from power; it did not capture Osama bin Laden at that time or jail every al-Qaeda member.

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