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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Obama Presidency

Question 4 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

The Department of Homeland Security was established to

Answer
A
remove Saddam Hussein from power.
B
prevent terrorist attacks.
C
supervise US armed forces overseas.

Explanation

The Department of Homeland Security was established in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to coordinate efforts to protect the United States from terrorism and other threats. Its purpose was to help prevent terrorist attacks, not to remove Saddam Hussein or supervise U.S. forces overseas.

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