Question

Which of the following statements best characterizes challenges placed on the US by conditions in Somalia from 1999 to 2009?
a. War and instability in Somalia dramatically increased the cost of relief aid to that country.
b. War and instability in Somalia dramatically increased Somalian refugee applications to the US.
c. War and instability in Somalia reduced oil exports to the US.
d. War and instability in Somalia diverted all US agricultural exports to Africa.

Answer 1

"b. War and instability in Somalia dramatically increased Somalian refugee applications to the US" would be the best option, since many of the Somalians saw the United States as a place of refuge. 

Answer 2

I think the answer is B