President Barack Obama did which of the following during the first two years in office?
A)He closed the prison at Guantanamo Bay.
B)He nationalized the American car industry.
C)He increased troop levels in Afghanistan.
D)He increased spending on social security.

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During the first two years of his presidency, Barack Obama increased troop levels in Afghanistan as part of a strategy to stabilize the country and combat insurgency, a move often referred to as a "surge." The other options did not occur as described; Guantanamo Bay was not closed, the American car industry was not nationalized (though there was significant government intervention during the financial crisis), and while there were various economic measures taken, there was no specific increase in spending on Social Security beyond standard adjustments.

President Barack Obama Did Which of the Following During the First