What was a result of the "surge" ordered in Iraq by President Bush?
A) Most Americans once more began to support military involvement there.
B) The Iraqi government became a model of democracy for the next decade.
C) Attacks on American troops ceased, as a definitive end to the war had been reached.
D) The war in Iraq dramatically decreased in its monetary cost.
E) Levels of violence in Iraq declined dramatically, although the gains were likely to unravel.

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The surge resulted in a significant decline in levels of violence in Iraq, with a decrease in the number of civilian and military casualties. However, the gains were seen as fragile and there was concern that the security improvements might unravel without sustained effort towards reconciliation and reform. The other answer choices are incorrect: A is inaccurate as public opinion remained divided; B is blatantly false as the Iraqi government continued to face challenges and criticisms; C did not happen as the war continued for several more years; and D is inaccurate as the cost of the war remained high.

What Was a Result of the "Surge" Ordered in Iraq