In the early 21st century, the united states sent troops to both afghanistan and iraq to
establish democratic colonies throughout the region
prevent the support and conduct of terror activities
assist both nations in their wish for independence
focus public attention on human rights violations

In the early 21st century, the United States sent troops to both Afganistan and Iraq to prevent the support and conduct of terror activities. So the second option is the correct option in regards to the given question. The main reason behind the United States sending troops to Iraq was to stop the invasion of Kuwait by iraq. it led to the war famously known as the Gulf war. The sending of troops to Afganistan is also known as the war on terrorism. Afganistan had become the birth place of terrorists that started impacting numerous countries around the world.

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