USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The United States went to Afghanistan in 2001 to wage a necessary war of self-defense. On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists attacked our country. They were able to plan and execute such a horrific attack because their Taliban hosts had given them safe haven in Afghanistan.

Detailed explanation-2: -NATO Allies went into Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States, to ensure that the country would not again become a safe haven for international terrorists to attack NATO member countries. Over the last two decades, there have been no terrorist attacks on Allied soil from Afghanistan.

Detailed explanation-3: -The War in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) began in October, 2001 in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why did the United States invade Afghanistan in 2001? The US invaded Afghanistan in 2001 becasue Al-Qaeda had just attacked the twin towers on 9/11, and they wanted to help install a new representative democracy there and dimantle the oppressive Taliban regime.