Asked by Emily Hastings on Apr 24, 2024

What prompted Americans' opposition to President Clinton's troop deployment in Somalia in 1993?

A) TV images of U.S. casualties publicly dragged through the streets
B) the arrival of Soviet troops in the Southern part of Somalia
C) a surge in the federal budget deficit and rising costs of the military operation
D) reports that indicated that U.S. soldiers had failed to deliver humanitarian aid

Somalia

A country located on the Horn of Africa, known for its long history of civil unrest and significant cultural contributions.

Troop Deployment

The movement and stationing of military forces to a specific area for defensive or offensive purposes.

U.S. Casualties

The number of American personnel injured, killed, missing, or captured during military conflicts or operations.

  • Clarify the importance of significant national and international occurrences on the domestic and foreign policy agendas of the U.S.
  • Gain insight into the contribution of the United States to international geopolitics, covering both conflicts and efforts in diplomacy.