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

question 14

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 none were found,a similar threat remains present in:

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

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