Read the accompanying article "The U. S. War in Afghanistan: How It Started, and How It Ended." Respond to the following questions: 1. David Zucchino begins the article with a powerful and blunt assessment: The American mission has come to a tragic and chaotic end." What evidence does he provide in the opening paragraphs to support this view? Which details do you find most memorable, poignant or significant?

2. How did the U. S. withdrawal go, according to Mr. Zucchino? What arguments did President Biden give to support the withdrawal? How persuasive do you find them? Why has President Biden been criticized for both the decision to withdraw from Afghanistan and its execution? How justified are these criticisms?

3.How did the mission change and evolve over time?Cite at least 3 key actions, events or decisions in the 2decade conflict?