The War on Terror Flashcard

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Who was the leader of Al-Qaeda during the 9/11 attacks?

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Osama Bin Laden

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In what year did the United States invade Iraq?

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2003

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What was the primary goal of the Department of Homeland Security, established in 2002?

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To coordinate and improve homeland security

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Guantanamo Bay detention camp was primarily used to detain: Political prisoners from Cuba, High-profile criminals from the US, Terror suspects, Illegal immigrants

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Terror suspects

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The initial invasion of Afghanistan by the United States and its allies was in response to: The Taliban's nuclear program, The 9/11 attacks, Opium production, Territorial disputes

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The 9/11 attacks

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The Patriot Act was controversial because it:

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Allowed for the widespread surveillance of American citizens

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Which of the following was NOT a reason for the invasion of Iraq? Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs), Saddam Hussein's support for Al-Qaeda, Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, To promote democracy in the Middle East

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Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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The term "War on Terror" was first used by which U.S. President?

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George W. Bush

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Operation Enduring Freedom primarily targeted which country?

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Afghanistan

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The USA PATRIOT Act is an acronym for:

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Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism