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Why could the United States not reduce troop levels in Iraq in 2006, as expected?

A) Releasing hundreds of thousands of soldiers into the U.S. labor market at the time would have increased the already high unemployment rate.
B) The Iraqi insurgency escalated, raising the question whether the U.S. had actually accomplished its mission in Iraq.
C) The U.S. had signed long-term contracts with its forces and was contractually obligated to keep them in the service.
D) Iranian troops had begun small border attacks, making Iraq susceptible to an invasion from the Persian neighbor.

Iraqi Insurgency

Armed rebellion and resistance within Iraq against the US-led coalition and the subsequent Iraqi government following the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Troop Levels

The number of military personnel deployed or stationed in a particular area or assigned to a specific task.

Unemployment Rate

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively looking for employment.

  • Examine the effects of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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