America in the Bush Years Answers

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Why did the United States invade Afghanistan in 2001?

The US wanted to restore order to Afghanistan after the president was killed in a coup.

The US wanted to prevent the Soviet Union from taking over Afghanistan.

The terrorist group responsible for the 9/11 attacks was allowed to operate out of Afghanistan.

The Taliban had stripped away women’s rights and were committing human-rights offenses.

Which of the following statements best describes what is shown on this graph?

After a massive invasion, US troop levels declined from 2001 to 2008.

A few US troops in Afghanistan were followed by a massive surge and then a withdrawal.

Few US troops were present during the war’s early years, followed by a steady climb in their numbers.

Which of the following statements best describes why the United States invaded Iraq?

President Bush argued that Saddam Hussein had been the terrorist mastermind behind 9/11.

Most nations in the world wanted to invade Iraq, and the United States agreed to lead the effort.

After 9/11, President Bush declared war on people like Saddam Hussein who had threatened America in a terroristic way.

After 9/11, President Bush argued that a man like Saddam Hussein could not be trusted with WMDs.

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