Question

directions circle the letter of the answer that correctly completes each sentence. 1. in october 2001, the united states attacked taliban sites in ______. a iraq b afghanistan c iran d syria 2. since 2003 the united states has been trying to help establish a democratic government in ____. a iran b syria c israel d iraq 3. a major terrorist attack happened in 2005 in ____ when bombs on a subway and buses exploded. a new york city b baghdad c london d paris 4. the ____ monitors the activities of members of terrorist groups. a department of homeland security b united nations c state department d north atlantic treaty organization 5. in december of 2006, saddam hussein was ______. a captured b executed c set free d elected

Explanation:

1. After the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. launched military operations in Afghanistan against the Taliban.
2. After the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the U.S. was involved in efforts to establish a democratic government there.
3. In 2005, there were bombings on the London subway and buses.
4. The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for monitoring activities related to terrorist groups in the U.S. context.
5. Saddam Hussein was executed in December 2006.

Answer:

1. B. Afghanistan
2. D. Iraq
3. C. London
4. A. Department of Homeland Security
5. B. executed