Asked by MICHELLE POPOVSKI on May 24, 2024

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Which of the following best explains why the Bush administration lost its focus in Afghanistan?

A) It was too concerned with the implementation of privatized Social Security in the United States.
B) It was too focused on enacting healthcare reform and socializing medicine.
C) It turned its attention to Iraq almost immediately after the terrorist attacks.
D) George W. Bush was a pacifist at heart and liked to avoid strategy discussions

Privatized Social Security

A system where social security services are managed by private entities rather than the government, aiming to offer retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

Healthcare Reform

Efforts to improve or overhaul a country's healthcare system to increase access to health services, improve quality, and reduce costs.

Bush Administration

The era identified by George W. Bush’s presidency, notable for the War on Terror, including the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, following the September 11 attacks.

  • Assess the repercussions of U.S. military engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Byron reddyMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Bush administration shifted its focus to Iraq shortly after the 9/11 attacks, diverting resources and attention from Afghanistan. This decision was driven by a belief that Iraq posed a significant threat, particularly with claims (later discredited) that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction.