In 2007, Which of the Following Contributed to a Dramatic

question 25

Multiple Choice

In 2007, which of the following contributed to a dramatic reduction in violence in Iraq?

• A) Political reconciliation among the competing factions in Iraq
• B) A "surge" in U.S. forces in Iraq along with an anti-insurgency strategy that emphasized protecting the civilian population
• C) A change in U.S. strategy that effectively closed the border between Iraq and Iran
• D) The U.S.-led reconstruction of Iraq's schools, hospitals, electric power plants, and water-purification facilities