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Foreign Policy

Question 6 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

Which statements describe US national security after 2001? Choose two correct answers.The US formed NATO with Russia to prevent terrorist attacks.The US Navy sent warships to the Pacific Ocean to find terrorists.US lawmakers investigated alleged communists to stop attacks.The US focused national security efforts on fighting terrorism.The US military invaded Afghanistan to fight al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

Answer
A
The US formed NATO with Russia to prevent terrorist attacks.
B
The US Navy sent warships to the Pacific Ocean to find terrorists.
C
US lawmakers investigated alleged communists to stop attacks.
D
The US focused national security efforts on fighting terrorism.
E
The US military invaded Afghanistan to fight al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

Explanation

After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the United States made counterterrorism a major national security priority. The US military invaded Afghanistan to target al-Qaeda, which planned the attacks, and the Taliban, which sheltered al-Qaeda. Therefore, the correct statements are that the US focused on fighting terrorism and invaded Afghanistan to fight al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

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