All of the following were responses by the United States to terrorist attacks both at home and abroad except:?
A. the Department of Homeland Security was created as a new cabinet-level agency.
B.the Patriot Act was signed into law and became controversial.
C.the United States suspended constitutional rights of Americans of Middle Eastern descent.
D. U.S.-led forces invaded Afghanistan, overthrew the Taliban, and searched for Bin Laden.
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I think the answer is C
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To determine the correct answer, we need to evaluate each option.
A. The Department of Homeland Security was created as a new cabinet-level agency.
To verify if this response was a result of the United States' response to terrorist attacks, we can conduct a quick search or review the historical events. The Department of Homeland Security was indeed created as a direct response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001. It was aimed at improving the United States' ability to prevent and respond to future attacks. So, this option seems to be a valid response to terrorist attacks, suggesting it is not the correct answer.
B. The Patriot Act was signed into law and became controversial.
Again, we can review historical events or search for information regarding the response of the United States to terrorist attacks. The Patriot Act was indeed signed into law in response to the 9/11 attacks. However, it caused controversy regarding civil liberties and privacy concerns. Since it aligns with the United States' response, it appears to be a valid response, so this option may not be the correct answer.
C. The United States suspended constitutional rights of Americans of Middle Eastern descent.
This response implies that the United States targeted Americans of Middle Eastern descent by suspending their constitutional rights. To determine its accuracy, we can search for official statements, laws, or historical records. However, it is important to note that the United States did not implement a widespread suspension of constitutional rights for Americans of Middle Eastern descent. So, this option might be the correct answer as it contrasts with the actual response to terrorist attacks.
D. U.S.-led forces invaded Afghanistan, overthrew the Taliban, and searched for Bin Laden.
Once again, reviewing historical events or conducting a search will help determine if this response aligns with the United States' actions. It is well-known that the United States did lead a military invasion of Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 attacks. The primary goal was to remove the Taliban from power, who were providing a safe haven for Al-Qaeda led by Osama Bin Laden. As this option accurately reflects the United States' response, it seems to be a valid answer.
Based on the evaluation, we can conclude that the United States did not suspend constitutional rights of Americans of Middle Eastern descent (option C), which makes it the exception among the listed responses. Hence, the correct answer is C.