The Iraq War (2003-2011)
Who was the leader of Iraq when the war began in 2003?
Saddam Hussein
Which event caused the U.S. to go to war in Afghanistan
The September 11 attacks
What date did the 9/11 attacks happen?
September 11, 2001
Which country did Iraq invade in 1990?
: Kuwait
What two groups are mainly involved in this conflict?
Israelis and Palestinians
Which country led the invasion of Iraq in 2003?
The United States
Which group was the U.S. fighting in Afghanistan?
The Taliban
What buildings were destroyed in New York City?
The World Trade Center
: Which country led the effort to remove Iraq from Kuwait?
The United States
What land do both groups claim?
The same land (Israel/Palestine region)
What was one reason the U.S. gave for invading Iraq?
They believed Iraq had weapons of mass destruction
Who was the leader of al-Qaeda during the war?
Osama bin Laden
How many planes were used in the attacks?
Four
What was the name of the military operation to free Kuwait?
Operation Desert Storm
What city is important to both sides?
Jerusalem
In what year did the Iraq War begin?
2003
In what year did the U.S. begin the war in Afghanistan?
2001
Which building in Washington, D.C. was attacked?
The Pentagon
What important resource was Kuwait known for?
Oil
What is one reason for the conflict?
Disagreements over land and control
What happened to Saddam Hussein after the war?
He was captured and later executed
What was a main goal of the U.S. in Afghanistan?
To stop terrorism and remove the Taliban from power
What was the name of the terrorist group responsible?
al-Qaeda
How long did the fighting in the Gulf War last?
A few weeks (about 6 weeks of major combat)
What is a goal many people have for this conflict?
Peace and a two-state solution