Causes
Which event, led by the Al-Qaeda, sparked negative American sentiments towards Iraq?
The attack on the Twin Towers on 9/11.
True or False: 4 million Iraqis were displaced after the Iraq War
TRUE
The attack on March 20th, which was led by the United States, caused 100,000 civilian casualties. True or False?
False (30,000)
Why did DJ Khaled switch his name?
Because of 9/11
Which US president was in office during the Iraq War?
George W. Bush
What did the UN place on Iraq to attempt to stunt the production of weapons of mass destruction?
An economic sanction
How much did the Iraq War cost for the US?
$1.6 Trillion
As the army and civilians of Iraq retreated, did they use the scorched-earth policy?
No
When did the Iraq War begin and end?
2003-2011
Did the destruction in the Iraq War weaken the WORLD’S economy? (Trick Question)
Yes
What ideology did the attack on the Twin Towers provoke?
The fear of terrorism
Did the Iraq War end all conflicts in Iraq?
NOPE, NOT ONE BIT
Did the amount of American casualties increase or decrease after “major” fighting ended?
Increase
What is George W Bush’s Middle name?
Walker
Who was the president of Iraq during the Iraq War
Saddam Hussein
What was America looking for in Iraq, which also led to the start of the war?
Weapons of Mass Destruction
What was the percentage of wounded US soldiers during the Iraq war that also survived?
90%
On what day did President Bush declare that all “major” fighting had ended? (full date)
May 1, 2003
What did the increase in the fear of terrorism provoke?
Discrimination against Muslims
Name one event that caused a decrease in support for the war by U.S. citizens.
Failure to find weapons of mass destruction, increased military casualties, inability to find connection between Hussein’s Ba’thist party and Al-Qaeda, failure of U.S. selective intelligence to correctly gauge Iraq’s weapon making capacity
What was the significance of President Bush’s “selective Intelligence”?
It only provided American citizens with information that provoked a desire for war
Name one reason why the Iraq War labeled the “war on terror”.
Heavy Casualties, Longer deployments, rate of suicide increased
Fighters from which political party actually attempted to resist the American and British coalition?
The Ba’th Party
What time was the first Twin Tower hit? (hour)
Roughly 9:00 A.M. (exactly 8:46 A.M.)
Did Saddam Hussein Die? If so, how did he die?
He was executed by hanging