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What is the main reason the United States removed the Taliban from power shortly after the September 11, 2001, attacks?

A
The Taliban refused to abide by a peace treaty it signed with the United States.
B
The Taliban planned to invade US territories.
C
The Taliban attacked US allies with weapons of mass destruction.
D
The Taliban allowed al-Qaeda to use its country as a base.
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Which statement describes domestic terrorism?

A
It is practiced against a group’s own country by some to bring attention to specific problems in society.
B
It is practiced outside a group’s own country by some as a way to bring about political or social change.
C
It is practiced by government officials against violent groups located within their own country.
D
It is practiced by strong nations who seek to expand influence outside their own country.
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What do both domestic and international terrorists believe is the best way to bring attention to their demands?

A
negotiation
B
violence
C
propaganda
D
nonviolence
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What was the terrorist’s main goal in committing the September 11, 2001, attacks?

A
to get the United States to recognize al-Qaeda as an official government
B
to kill as many Americans as possible and damage the US economy
C
to incite the United States into a holy war against Islamist countries
D
to force the United States to release thousands of its members from prison
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How did the US government increase security after the September 11, 2001, attacks?

A
It significantly increased the size of the US military by ordering a draft.
B
It established the Central Intelligence Agency to overthrow terrorist groups.
C
It replaced the Federal Bureau of Investigation with the US Army.
D
It created the Department of Homeland Security to prevent terrorist attacks.
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Which statements best describe al-Qaeda? Check all that apply.They played a critical role in stopping terrorist attacks worldwide. They carried out dozens of bombings and attacks to bring attention to their cause. They sought the help of the United States in stopping attacks in the Middle East.They opposed the presence of the United States in the Middle East.They used surveillance to identify international terrorist plots.

A
They played a critical role in stopping terrorist attacks worldwide.
B
They carried out dozens of bombings and attacks to bring attention to their cause.
C
They sought the help of the United States in stopping attacks in the Middle East.
D
They opposed the presence of the United States in the Middle East.
E
They used surveillance to identify international terrorist plots.
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Which phrase describes where terrorism typically occurs?

A
only outside one’s home country
B
both within and outside one’s home country
C
only inside one’s home country
D
both within and outside rich countries
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What action did the United States take in 2003 as part of its "War on Terror”?

A
It killed al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden after he fled to Pakistan.
B
It entered Afghanistan and removed the Taliban from power.
C
It invaded Iraq and removed dictator Saddam Hussein from power.
D
It led a coalition of forces in the removal of Iraq from Kuwait.
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If the Patriot Act is successful at stopping terrorist attacks, why are some Americans against it?

A
They want citizens to give up more privacy rights for the country’s protection.
B
The government keeps records of a host of personal information on Americans.
C
Many citizens do not believe law enforcement agencies should be allowed to swap information.
D
They want laws that give the government more power to imprison people.
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Which group is most likely to use terrorism to achieve its goals?

A
one that uses its military power to intimidate weak nations
B
one that uses surveillance to identify potential criminals
C
one that uses its political power to coerce other nations
D
one that lacks military power to compete with strong nations
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Why is September 11, 2001, a significant date in US history?

A
Al-Qaeda carried out the largest terrorist attack against the United States on this date.
B
It is the date that Congress passed the Patriot Act authorizing sweeping surveillance powers.
C
It is the date that the US military launched a “war on terror” in Iraq and Afghanistan.
D
Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden was killed on this date by US military forces.
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What is one strategy the United States is using in an attempt to keep terrorists from entering the country?

A
It has required people entering along the Mexican and Canadian borders to surrender their phones.
B
It has prohibited nighttime crossings by closing checkpoints along the Mexican and Canadian borders.
C
It has built large walls on the Mexican and Canadian borders to keep people out of the country.
D
It has significantly increased the number of checkpoints along the Mexican and Canadian borders
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How has the US government used the Patriot Act to prevent terrorist attacks since September 11, 2001?

A
by using electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists
B
by offering rewards to terrorists who turn themselves in
C
by keeping information about suspected terrorists private
D
by opening its borders to better track suspected terrorists
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Which statement best describes the success of the Patriot Act?

A
It is essential to the country’s efforts to combat terrorism.
B
It has prevented the United States from entering a war.
C
It helps protect the privacy rights of American citizens.
D
It ensures the rights of suspected terrorists are protected.
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Which statements are true of the September 11, 2001, attacks against the United States? Check all that apply. After boarding four planes, terrorists attacked flight crews and took over the planes’ controls. Many of the terrorists involved in the attack were trained at flight schools in the United States.The terrorists flew two of the planes into the World Trade Center buildings in New York City. The terrorists used remote devices to fly planes into targets in New York City and Washington, DC.The planes brought down the World Trade Center buildings after jet fuel caused a large fire. The terrorists attempted to board planes but were stopped by airport security measures.

A
After boarding four planes, terrorists attacked flight crews and took over the planes’ controls.
B
Many of the terrorists involved in the attack were trained at flight schools in the United States.
C
The terrorists flew two of the planes into the World Trade Center buildings in New York City.
D
The terrorists used remote devices to fly planes into targets in New York City and Washington, DC.
E
The planes brought down the World Trade Center buildings after jet fuel caused a large fire.
F
The terrorists attempted to board planes but were stopped by airport security measures.
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Which event is considered a success in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?

A
Saddam Hussein and the Taliban were removed from power.
B
The Taliban and Saddam Hussein agreed to give up power.
C
Insurgencies in both countries were permanently ended.
D
The wars were won with few civilian deaths.

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