Which of the following was a reason for al Qaeda's attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001?
A)To respond to the United States' embrace of Christianity
B)To condemn the Bush doctrine
C)To respond to the United States' invasion of Israel
D)To rid the Middle East of any Western influence
E)To respond to the United States' refusal to support Afghanistan in its struggle against Soviet rule

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Al Qaeda's attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, were motivated by a desire to rid the Middle East of Western influence, particularly that of the U.S., which they saw as a major obstacle to establishing their version of an Islamic state.

Which of the Following Was a Reason for Al Qaeda's