Which of the following is an example of a civil war?
A)The United States' war against Al-Qaeda and radical Islamic terrorist groups
B)Armed conflict between FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia)guerrillas and the Colombian national army
C)World War I
D)The UN-sanctioned intervention to stop Iraq from taking over Kuwait

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A civil war is a conflict between two or more groups within the same country or state. Option B describes an armed conflict between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC) and the Colombian national army, both of which are based in Colombia. The other options do not fit the definition of a civil war.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Civil