Terrorism and Its Challenges Answers

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Which statements best describe terrorism? Check all that apply.It is the unlawful use of violence to achieve political goals. It is often used by groups who lack military power.It involves only people who live in the Middle East. It is carried out through unlawful economic sanctions. It is committed by people from anywhere in the world. It can be either domestic or international in nature.

A
It is the unlawful use of violence to achieve political goals.
B
It is often used by groups who lack military power.
C
It involves only people who live in the Middle East.
D
It is carried out through unlawful economic sanctions.
E
It is committed by people from anywhere in the world.
F
It can be either domestic or international in nature.
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When President Bush addressed the nation after the September 11, 2001, attacks, he sought to

A
show that the foundation of America remained strong.
B
negotiate with the terrorists to prevent another attack.
C
ask for the help of other countries to launch a counterattack.
D
blame foreign governments for not alerting the US to the danger.
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Which are results of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq? Check all that apply.Osama bin Laden was killed.All battles have stopped.Al-Qaeda grew stronger.Battles continue in both countries.The Taliban was removed from power.

A
Osama bin Laden was killed.
B
All battles have stopped.
C
Al-Qaeda grew stronger.
D
Battles continue in both countries.
E
The Taliban was removed from power.
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The Department of Homeland Security was established to

A
remove Saddam Hussein from power.
B
prevent terrorist attacks.
C
supervise US armed forces overseas.
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How have security changes affected Americans’ lives since September 11, 2001? Check all that apply.There are more checkpoints along borders with Mexico and Canada. Citizens can be charged with treason for not cooperating with the government.A new agency, the TSA, enforces stricter screenings of airline passengers. Citizens must consent to wiretaps and property searches when asked. Border patrol agents check the passports of people entering the United States.

A
There are more checkpoints along borders with Mexico and Canada.
B
Citizens can be charged with treason for not cooperating with the government.
C
A new agency, the TSA, enforces stricter screenings of airline passengers.
D
Citizens must consent to wiretaps and property searches when asked.
E
Border patrol agents check the passports of people entering the United States.

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