What is the historical basis for federalism?

  B. To train the Taliban forces and help them form a government in Afghanistan after the Soviets left.

Explanation:

  Al-Qaeda is a militant Sunni Islamist multi-national organization founded in 1988 by Osama Bin Laden and other Arab volunteers during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

  It was first created as a logical network to support Muslims fighting against the Soviet Union. Members were recruited throughout the Islamic World.

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