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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Bush and Clinton

Question 1 • EAP-Virginia and US History B CR

Why did the United States invade Afghanistan in 2001?

Answer
A
The US wanted to restore order to Afghanistan after the president was killed in a coup.
B
The US wanted to prevent the Soviet Union from taking over Afghanistan.
C
The terrorist group responsible for the 9/11 attacks was allowed to operate out of Afghanistan.
D
The Taliban had stripped away women’s rights and were committing human-rights offenses.

Explanation

The United States invaded Afghanistan in 2001 after the September 11 attacks. Al-Qaeda, the group responsible for the attacks, operated from Afghanistan under Taliban rule, and the Taliban refused to hand over its leader, Osama bin Laden. Therefore, the best answer is that the terrorist group responsible for 9/11 was allowed to operate out of Afghanistan.

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