The Department of Homeland Security was created to
keep noncitizens from entering the United States.
protect the United States from terrorist attacks.
make US citizens more secure in their homes.
strengthen US military presence overseas.
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New York City and Washington, DC.
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Al-Qaeda's main targets on September 11, 2001, were
Boston, Pennsylvania, and New York City.
Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.
New York City and Washington, DC.
Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC.
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They rebelled against Saddam Hussein's rule.
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Why did Saddam Hussein use weapons of mass destruction against Kurdish people and Shiite Muslims?
They started a turf war within Iraq's borders.
They sided with Kuwait in the Persian Gulf War.
They plotted to give control of Iraq to Saudi Arabia.
They rebelled against Saddam Hussein's rule.
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eliminate any long-range missiles it possessed, recognize Kuwait's right to exist independently
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At the end of the Persian Gulf War, what did Iraq agree to do? Check all that apply.
eliminate any long-range missiles it possessed
remove President Saddam Hussein from power
recognize Kuwait's right to exist independently
protect Saudi Arabia from attacks on its oil supply
help restore Kuwait's economy to its prewar state
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2001.
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The Taliban remained in power in Afghanistan until
1996.
1990.
2012.
2001.
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They wanted revenge when they were forced to retreat from Kuwait.
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What was the *most* likely motivation for Iraqis to set fire to oil wells in Kuwait?
They hoped to set off explosions to kill enemy troops and win the war.
They wanted revenge when they were forced to retreat from Kuwait.
They wanted to deplete Kuwait's oil reserves so no one could use them.
They hoped to frighten the Kuwaiti government into surrendering to Iraq.
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as a force against Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
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How did al-Qaeda get its start?
as a Middle Eastern religious organization
as a terrorist group that attacked the United States
as a force against Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
as a peace-seeking Islamic political party
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a political alliance
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What is a coalition?
a political alliance
a powerful army
a military target
a combat strategy
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send a violent warning message to the United States.
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By attacking the USS Cole, al-Qaeda ultimately aimed to
eliminate all sea-based attacks in Yemen.
send a violent warning message to the United States.
demonstrate the Taliban's power in Afghanistan.
destroy all American forces in the Middle East.
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It drove the Taliban out of power.
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As part of the war on terror, what action did the United States take in Afghanistan?
It captured Osama bin Laden.
It jailed all members of al-Qaeda.
It told Americans to leave Afghanistan.
It drove the Taliban out of power.
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Afghanistan's Taliban government turn over Osama bin Laden.
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After the attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States demanded that
Afghanistan's Taliban government turn over Osama bin Laden.
all international troops immediately withdraw from the Middle East.
al-Qaeda release the names of those responsible for the attacks.
all forms of travel stop until tighter security was in place.
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they wanted to protect their own resources.
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Arab forces most likely fought with the United States in the Gulf War because
they wanted greater US influence in the Gulf.
they had a longstanding alliance with the United States
they hoped to invade Iraq for its oil supplies.
they wanted to protect their own resources.
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Iraq invaded nearby Kuwait for its oil.
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Why did Saudi Arabia fear an Iraqi invasion?
Iraq invaded nearby Kuwait for its oil.
Iran and Iraq were at war near the Saudi border.
Iraq attacked ships in Saudi Arabian waters.
Saudi Arabia was Kuwait's closest ally.
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Involvement in Middle Eastern affairs
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What was the source of al-Qaeda's hostility toward the West?
Involvement in Middle Eastern affairs
Removal of al-Qaeda's leader from power
Calling al-Qaeda a terrorist organization
Refusal to pressure the Soviets to leave Afghanistan
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The targets were in Africa, which is not far from the Middle East.
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On what basis did al-Qaeda *most* likely choose its first American bombing targets?
The targets were apt to contain a large number of US troops.
The targets were at sea, so no one else around would be hurt.
The targets had repeatedly attacked the Taliban government.
The targets were in Africa, which is not far from the Middle East.
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The Taliban
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__________ rose to power by restoring order in Afghanistan after the war with the Soviet Union.
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Both nations struggle with unrest.
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What best characterizes Iraq and Afghanistan today?
Both nations have stable governments.
Both nations are experiencing periods of peace.
Both nations struggle with unrest.
Both nations are ruled by dictators.
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He was a dictator; he was overthrown; he committed war crimes.
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Which statements about Saddam Hussein are accurate? Check all that apply.
He was a dictator.
He was president of Iran.
He was overthrown.
He invaded Iraq in 1980.
He committed war crimes.
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