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1)Draw Conclusions Why did Afghanis oppose the idea of Communist rule? Why might Afghanis have been willing to accept Taliban rule by 1998?

2)Draw Conclusions Why do you think the Soviets finally decided to leave Afghanistan?

3)Analyze Causes Why did the United States take military action against the Taliban?

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  1. Afghans opposed Communist rule due to its secular policies and disregard for traditional values, while some accepted Taliban rule for its promise of stability and order.

  2. The Soviets finally decided to leave Afghanistan due to rising casualties and the unsustainable nature of their military presence.

  3. The United States took military action against the Taliban to dismantle their support for terrorist groups like al-Qaeda following the September 11 attacks.