Which of the Following Accurately Defines the Sahwa (Awakening) in 2007

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately defines the Sahwa (Awakening) in 2007?

• A) It was part of the Bush administration's "surge" of US troops in Iraq
• B) It was comprised of Sunni tribal elders who were disgusted by al-Qa‛ida's rising presence in the country and thus agreed to aid the US in fighting al-Qa‛ida in Iraq
• C) It was disbanded as soon as the Americans left
• D) All of these accurately define the Awakening in 2007

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