In 1983, the Reagan administration responded to a terrorist bombing of American military barracks in Beirut by
A. launching cruise missiles against the suspected perpetrators.
B. withdrawing the remaining marines.
C. establishing a special military force to fight terrorism.
D. enlarging the U.S. Marine forces in the city.
E. supporting an invasion by Israel into southern Lebanon.
Answer: B
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