Why did the United States invade Afghanistan in 2001?
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Correct answer: To overthrow the Taliban for sheltering al-Qaeda
The Taliban government in Afghanistan had provided refuge to al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden. The United States invaded Afghanistan to disrupt al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power.
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