What was the War on Terror?
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Correct answer: A U.S.-led campaign against terrorism and al-Qaeda after 9/11
The War on Terror refers to U.S. military, intelligence, diplomatic, and security efforts against terrorism after September 11. It included wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, expanded surveillance, and new homeland security policies.
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