CS 33 Foreign Affairs after 9/11 Prt 3

What significant event occurred in 1993 during the Clinton administration?

• The bombing of the USS Cole

• The September 11 attacks

• A bomb beneath the World Trade Center

• The bombing of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania

What was the target of the terrorist attack in 2000?

• The Pentagon

• The USS Cole

• The White House

• The Twin Towers

Where did the fourth hijacked plane crash on September 11, 2001?

• The Pentagon

• The Twin Towers

• A Pennsylvania field

• The White House

Who was the leader of the international terrorist network al Qaeda responsible for the 9/11 attacks?

• Saddam Hussein

• Osama bin Laden

• George Bush

• Mullah Omar

What was the main goal of al Qaeda as mentioned in the text?

• Establish a democratic government

• Promote Western influence

• Establish a "pan-Islamic caliphate"

• Support the United Nations

What action did President Bush take in response to the 9/11 attacks?

• Declared war on Iraq

• Declared a war on terror

• Signed a peace treaty

• Increased trade with Afghanistan

Which group controlled Afghanistan at the time of the war on terror?

• al Qaeda

• The Taliban

• The United Nations

• The Kurds

What was the Taliban known for according to the text?

• Promoting women's rights

• Allowing Western influence

• Harsh punishments and barring women from basic rights

• Supporting democratic elections

What was the main reason for the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003?

• To support European allies

• To find weapons of mass destruction

• To establish trade agreements

• To promote tourism

What is the Bush Doctrine primarily associated with?

• Promoting global trade

• Unilateral action to prevent threats

• Environmental conservation

• Cultural exchange programs