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The invasion of Afghanistan by American troops

A
suffered against the Taliban’s military forces.
B
caused the Taliban’s government to fall quickly.
C
forced the Taliban to surrender Osama bin Laden.
D
failed due to UN forces supporting the Taliban.
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President Bush argued that the so-called “axis of evil” had shown a willingness to

A
plan an invasion of the United States.
B
attack American troops in Afghanistan.
C
organize the September 11th attacks.
D
develop weapons of mass destruction.
4

As a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001,

A
approximately 1,000 people died.
B
the al-Qaeda terrorist group formed.
C
US allies declared a “war on terror.”
D
the US declared a “war on terror.”
5

Who declared a “war on terror”?

A
Saddam Hussein
B
George W. Bush
C
Bill Clinton
D
Osama bin Laden
6

During the US-led invasion of Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden

A
escaped to another country.
B
was captured by coalition troops.
C
led Afghani military forces.
D
was killed by the American military.
7

In 2006, former Iraq ruler Saddam Hussein

A
regained power after US forces left.
B
was pardoned for his crimes and released.
C
established new, democratic elections.
D
was executed by the new government.
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After the US-led invasion, why did some Afghan people turn against the United States?

A
The US helped the Taliban return to power.
B
Coalition air strikes caused civilian casualties.
C
The US refused to help rebuild the nation.
D
Coalition forces restricted voting rights.
10

How did the US military interact with Afghanistan’s military forces during the war in Afghanistan?

A
The US military took their place.
B
The US military remained neutral.
C
The US military trained them.
D
The US military was hostile and unhelpful.
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The invasion of Afghanistan by American troops

A
forced the Taliban to surrender Osama bin Laden.
B
failed due to UN forces supporting the Taliban.
C
suffered against the Taliban’s military forces.
D
caused the Taliban’s government to fall quickly.
12

President Bush argued that the so-called “axis of evil” had shown a willingness to

A
organize the September 11th attacks.
B
plan an invasion of the United States.
C
develop weapons of mass destruction.
D
attack American troops in Afghanistan.
15

Who declared a “war on terror”?

A
Bill Clinton
B
George W. Bush
C
Osama bin Laden
D
Saddam Hussein
16

During the US-led invasion of Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden

A
was captured by coalition troops.
B
led Afghani military forces.
C
was killed by the American military.
D
escaped to another country.
17

The invasion of Afghanistan by American troops

A
caused the Taliban’s government to fall quickly.
B
failed due to UN forces supporting the Taliban.
C
forced the Taliban to surrender Osama bin Laden.
D
suffered against the Taliban’s military forces.
18

President Bush argued that the so-called “axis of evil” had shown a willingness to

A
attack American troops in Afghanistan.
B
develop weapons of mass destruction.
C
plan an invasion of the United States.
D
organize the September 11th attacks.
19

How did the US military interact with Afghanistan’s military forces during the war in Afghanistan?

A
The US military took their place.
B
The US military was hostile and unhelpful.
C
The US military trained them.
D
The US military remained neutral.
20

During the US-led invasion of Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden

A
was captured by coalition troops.
B
led Afghani military forces.
C
escaped to another country.
D
was killed by the American military.

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