How Did Revelations About the U

question 36

Multiple Choice

How did revelations about the U.S. military prison in Abu Ghraib, Iraq, change the position of the United States in the world?

• A) Aware of American capabilities, terrorists began to proceed more cautiously.
• B) Understanding that American forces took human rights less seriously overseas, Al Qaeda began to focus its activities in the developing world.
• C) The incident undermined the reputation of the United States as a nation that adhered to standards of civilized behavior and the rule of law.
• D) Realizing that the United States was overwhelmed by the task at hand, previously neutral European nations decided to assist the United States with the occupation of Iraq.

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