Question 1

Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda were strategically successful.

Accepted Answer

Although Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda achieved notoriety and caused significant harm, their strategic goals of establishing a global Islamic caliphate, driving Western influence out of Muslim countries, and directly defeating powerful nations like the United States were not achieved. Their actions led to widespread military and counterterrorism efforts that ultimately weakened al-Qaeda's operational capabilities and resulted in bin Laden's death.

Question 2

The War on Terror will be won by America because:&#10;A) U.S. strategy&#10;B) Civilian dedication to the cause&#10;C) al-Qaeda initiated an unwinnable war&#10;D) American allies give global reach

Accepted Answer

Al-Qaeda initiated an unwinnable war because terrorism as a tactic does not have clear objectives or an end state, making it difficult to achieve a decisive victory.

Question 3

Terrorism is:&#10;A) An objective&#10;B) A strategy&#10;C) A tactic&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Terrorism is a tactic used to achieve a political or ideological goal through the use of fear, violence, and intimidation against civilians. It is not an objective or strategy in and of itself, but rather a means to achieve an end.

Question 4

Which organization has the best opportunity to win the War on Terror?&#10;A) CIA&#10;B) FBI&#10;C) Navy SEALS&#10;D) Inter-agency team

Accepted Answer

The War on Terror is a complex issue that requires cooperation between different agencies and governments. An inter-agency team would have the best opportunity to gather intelligence from various sources and coordinate efforts to counter terrorist activities. While the CIA and FBI have important roles to play, they are limited to their own areas of expertise and may not be able to fully address the multifaceted nature of the War on Terror. The Navy SEALs are a specialized military unit and their role is primarily in combat operations rather than intelligence gathering and coordination.

Question 5

Suspects in the War on Terror were taken to:&#10;A) Fort Dix, New Jersey&#10;B) Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba&#10;C) Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland&#10;D) Fort Hood, Texas

Accepted Answer

Suspects in the War on Terror were taken to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba for detention and interrogation.

Question 6

The Bush administration believed it could act without support from:&#10;A) Congress&#10;B) The American people&#10;C) The U.N.&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The Bush administration demonstrated a willingness to act without explicit support from Congress, the American people, or the United Nations, particularly in matters related to foreign policy and military action.

Question 7

Traditionally, offensive warfare is considered war of aggression and therefore un-American.

Accepted Answer

The United States has a long-standing tradition of defensive warfare and has historically viewed offensive warfare as a violation of international norms and an act of aggression. While the country has engaged in offensive military actions in certain circumstances, such as in response to a direct attack, offensive warfare is generally not considered a core American value.

Question 8

The U.S. discovered weapons of mass destruction in Iraq after Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Accepted Answer

No weapons of mass destruction were found in Iraq after the U.S. invasion in 2003 despite the evidence presented by the Bush administration before the war suggesting their existence. This became a source of controversy and criticism of the decision to invade Iraq.

Question 9

Afghanistan provides the world with 95 per cent of what black market drug?&#10;A) Acid&#10;B) Marijuana&#10;C) Heroin&#10;D) Cocaine

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan is known for producing a majority of the world's heroin, accounting for approximately 95% of the global supply.

Question 10

The Rumsfeld doctrine relies on:&#10;A) Advanced airpower&#10;B) Precision weapons&#10;C) Special Forces&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The Rumsfeld doctrine relies on a combination of advanced airpower, precision weapons, and Special Forces. It emphasizes the use of smaller, more agile military units to respond rapidly and decisively to threats, rather than relying on large-scale troop deployments. The doctrine was developed in response to the changing nature of warfare in the post-Cold War era, where asymmetric threats and non-state actors posed significant challenges to traditional military strategies.

Question 11

Just as ignorance damaged the effort in Vietnam, cultural ignorance damaged the American war effort in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Just as ignorance damaged the effort in...

Question 12

In Afghanistan, President Obama replaced General McCrystal with:&#10;A) Hamid Karzai&#10;B) Robert Gates&#10;C) David Petraeus&#10;D) David McKiernan

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Afghanistan, President Obama replaced General McCrystal...

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