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Number of Soldiers
Average Monthly Number of U.S. Soldiers
in Afghanistan, 2002-2008
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
all
2002 2004
2006 2008
Year
Source: Congressional Research Service
Which option contributed to the trend shown on this graph?
A A military response to a terrorist attack
BA desire to stop the spread of communism
C The development of weapons of mass destruction
D The resurgence of ethnic cleansing policies
