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