One Purpose Used to Justify the American-Led Invasion of Iraq

question 12

Multiple Choice

One purpose used to justify the American-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 was the Iraqi program to develop weapons of mass destruction-primarily biological and nuclear-and the fear that such weapons would be given to terrorist groups.Although no such weapons were found,a similar threat from nuclear weapons remains present in:

• A)North Korea.
• B)Afghanistan.
• C)Myanmar.
• D)Yemen.
• E)Somalia.

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Definitions:

Propaganda

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Terror Tactics

Methods used to instill fear and intimidation for political purposes, often involving violence or the threat of violence.

Military

Refers to the armed forces of a country, responsible for defending its borders and national interests.

Authoritarian Government

A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms, essentially synonymous with authoritarian states.