Question

1. what can be inferred from colin powells un presentation?

a) he convinced nearly everyone worldwide to support the war
b) he focused only on husseins ties to al-qaida
c) he openly admitted u.s. intelligence was uncertain
d) his credibility made even skeptical americans reconsider

1. the term \axis of evil\ was used by bush to:

a) identify allies who supported iraqs regime
b) classify countries seen as major threats to the u.s.
c) describe terrorist groups operating in the middle east
d) refer to nations that opposed the iraq invasion

1. the protests described in february 2003 demonstrate that:

a) a majority of americans were against the war from the start
b) some americans and global citizens strongly opposed the war
c) only european countries were concerned about u.s. actions
d) public demonstrations had little effect on government policy

1. the phrase \blurred the lines\ (regarding iraq and 9/11) most likely means:

a) the administration made the connection intentionally vague but suggestive
b) the evidence for iraqs role in 9/11 was crystal clear
c) americans ignored all discussion about al-qaida
d) the distinction between fact and opinion was carefully maintained

1. what does the article suggest was a key factor in the decline of u.s. public support for the war?

a) the continued cost of rebuilding iraqs infrastructure
b) the quick success of the initial invasion
c) the failure to find weapons of mass destruction and mounting violence
d) the election of barack obama

Explanation:

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• Option A: Powell's UN presentation didn't convince nearly everyone worldwide for the war, as there were many oppositions. Eliminate A.
• Option B: His presentation covered more than just Hussein - al - Qaida ties (e.g., WMD claims). Eliminate B.
• Option C: He didn't admit US intelligence was uncertain; rather, he presented intelligence as certain. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Colin Powell had high credibility, and this could make even skeptical Americans reconsider the case for war. This is a reasonable inference.

• Option A: "Axis of evil" was about countries seen as threats, not allies of Iraq. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Bush used "axis of evil" to classify countries (Iran, Iraq, North Korea) seen as major threats to the US. This matches the historical context.
• Option C: It was about countries, not terrorist groups. Eliminate C.
• Option D: These countries were not those opposing the Iraq invasion; in fact, Iraq was the target of the invasion later. Eliminate D.

• Option A: A majority of Americans were not against the war from the start; initial support was relatively high. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The February 2003 protests involved some Americans and global citizens (like in many countries) strongly opposing the war, which is consistent with the nature of anti - war protests at that time.
• Option C: Protests were not only in European countries; they were global. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The question is about what the protests demonstrate, not their effect on policy. Eliminate D.

Answer:

D. His credibility made even skeptical Americans reconsider

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