U.S. Begins Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan

General Austin Scott Miller announced the beginning of the end of the nearly 20-year war, with military actions already underway despite the official date being May 1st. President Biden declared that all U.S. forces would leave Afghanistan by September 11th, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. There are concerns that this move might lead to the collapse of Afghanistan's government and the resurgence of the Taliban.

Who announced the beginning of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan?

• Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

• Vice President Kamala Harris

• President Joe Biden

• General Austin Scott Miller

What is the official date set for the U.S. military withdrawal to begin?

• April 1st

• May 1st

• July 1st

• June 1st

By what date did President Biden announce all U.S. forces would be out of Afghanistan?

• August 31st

• September 11th

• October 1st

• November 11th

What significant anniversary coincides with the withdrawal deadline?

• The 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

• The 10th anniversary of the Iraq War

• The 25th anniversary of the Gulf War

• The 15th anniversary of the Afghanistan War

What are some concerns regarding the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan?

• Rise in tourism

• Increase in foreign investments

• Improvement in diplomatic relations

• Collapse of Afghanistan's government