Military Intervention In The Middle East – Flashcards
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President Bush argued that the so-called "axis of evil" had shown a willingness to
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develop weapons of mass destruction.
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During the US-led invasion of Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden
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was killed by the American military.
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Following the invasion, as the United States struggled to impose law and order in Iraq,
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a violent insurgency fought US troops.
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The invasion of Afghanistan by American troops
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caused the Taliban's government to fall quickly.
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After the effects of the troop "surge" were felt in Iraq, President Bush
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announced a plan for a gradual US withdrawal.
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As a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001,
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the US declared a "war on terror."
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How did the US military interact with Afghanistan's military forces during the war in Afghanistan?
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The US military trained them.
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Which nation helped the United States invade Iraq in 2003?
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Great Britain
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Which statement best explains why President Bush targeted Afghanistan after declaring a war on terror?
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The Taliban, who held power in Afghanistan, welcomed Osama bin Laden.
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In 2006, former Iraq ruler Saddam Hussein
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was executed by the new government.
