Question

which of the following describes the united states response to international terrorism following the terrorist attacks on september 11, 2001?

a. the united states negotiated with taliban leaders to convince them to hand over terrorist leaders.

b. the united states destroyed most terrorist organizations using overwhelming military force.

c. the united states organized protests that overthrew oppressive dictators in the middle east.

d. the united states invaded, occupied, and overthrew governments in afghanistan and iraq.

Explanation:

After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the US launched the "War - on - Terror". It invaded Afghanistan to topple the Taliban regime which was harboring al - Qaeda, and later invaded Iraq under the pretext of weapons of mass destruction. It did not mainly negotiate with Taliban leaders to hand over terrorist leaders (A is incorrect), did not destroy most terrorist organizations solely through overwhelming military force as terrorist threats still persist (B is an over - statement), and the protests that overthrew oppressive dictators in the Middle East (Arab Spring) were not organized by the US as a direct response to 9/11 (C is incorrect).

Answer:

D. The United States invaded, occupied, and overthrew governments in Afghanistan and Iraq.