Why did the United States invade Afghanistan in 2001?

to respond to terrorist attacks on U.S. territory

to protect neighboring countries from a likely invasion

to prevent a communist government from taking over the country

to overthrow a government that was developing nuclear weapons

Question

Why did the United States invade Afghanistan in 2001?

 to respond to terrorist attacks on U.S. territory

 to protect neighboring countries from a likely invasion

 to prevent a communist government from taking over the country

 to overthrow a government that was developing nuclear weapons

warriorz13 · Answer

Because of the Taliban connection with Al Quida. And Al Quida's attack on US on 9/11

anonymous · Answer

So it would be to respond to terrorist attack on U.S. territory