The Bush Doctrine asserted the right of the United States to carry out preemptive military strikes to prevent potential terrorist attacks, even if the country struck had not attacked the U.S. This was a significant shift from traditional U.S. foreign policy, which had only allowed for military action in response to an imminent threat or an attack that had already occurred.

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The Bush Doctrine

Question 23

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The Bush Doctrine

A) proposed to give financial aid to countries fighting terrorism within their borders without direct intervention from the United States.
B) proposed to contain the threat of terrorism by giving economic aid to poor Middle East countries to try to limit the appeal of extremist ideologies.
C) launched compassionate efforts to use goodwill to promote the "American way of life" throughout the world.
D) asserted the right of the United States to carry out preemptive military strikes to prevent potential terrorist attacks,even if the country struck had not attacked the U.S.

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