AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt
The US-led invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001 aimed to
A.topple the Taliban regime that sheltered al-Qaeda
B.capture Saudi oil fields
C.restore the Afghan monarchy
D.annex Afghanistan as US territory
Explanation
Core Concept
After the Taliban refused to hand over Osama bin Laden, US forces and allied Afghan groups drove the regime from power. The mission then shifted to counterinsurgency and state-building.
Correct Answer
Atopple the Taliban regime that sheltered al-Qaeda
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