The Iraq War (2003-2011)
Why did US forces invade Iraq in March 2003?
They vowed to destroy Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and remove Suddam Hussein from power.
When was the US War in Afghanistan?
1999-2021
What is another name for the Persian Gulf War?
Operation Desert Storm
What Islamic extremist group led by Osama Bin Laden carried out the 9/11 attacks?
al-Qaeda
How did the British mandate over Palestine cause tensions to rise in the area?
The British and other European countries were awarded control of the area after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. They divided the land into territories called mandates without considering local religious and ethnic groups and differences in the area. As a result, many Jewish people began to move into Palestine causing tensions to rise between the Muslim and Jewish people.
On what day was Saddam Hussein captured?
December 14, 2003
What happened on October 7, 2001?
The U.S Military, along with British assistance began a bombing campaign against Taliban forces, this began Operation Enduring Freedom.
What did Saddam Hussein order to happen on August 2, 1990?
The invasion of Kuwait
Who was the President of the United States during the attacks?
George W. Bush
What role did the Holocaust play in the creation of a Jewish state, and Palestinian Arab state in Palestine?
Many Jewish people fled to Palestine after the Holocaust began adding to the number of Jews that had already migrated as a result of British control. And in 1947 the United Nations called for an end to British mandate over Palestine and approved a plan for creating a Jewish state and a Palestinian state in Palestine.
Why was the search for weapons of mass destruction ended in January of 2004?
The search for weapons of mass destruction was ended when the US discovered that they had been mistaken about Iraq having the weapons.
On October 9, 2004, who became the first democratically elected President of Afghanistan?
President Karzai
What day did the Gulf War begin?
November 29,1990, on this day the UN SEcurity Council authorized the use of all necessary means against Iraq if they did not withdraw from Kuwait.
How many planes were involved in the attacks?
4, Two hit the Twin Towers, One hit the Pentagon, and 1 crashed in a field in Pennsylvania.
In what year did the US and other countries recognize Israel as an established country?
After it's official creation in 1948.
What happened on March 3, 2008?
Iraq's government welcomed Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Baghdad. It was the first time an Iranian president had visited since the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980's.
When did the UN Security Council adopt Resolution 1267, that imposed sanctions on the Taliban and Al-Qaeda travel, funding, and arms shipments?
October 15,1999
On what day did US President George H.W. Bush declare a ceasefire?
February 28,1991
Why did the 4th plane crash in a field?
A group of brave passengers fought back against the hijackers.As a result, the plane was brought down in a field in Pennsylvania before it could reach it's intended target.
Why was the establishment of Israel such a controversy, and problem tensions with Palestine?
Many Arabs felt that Muslims should control the area including modern-day Israel instead of the Jewish people. The Muslim and Jewish people both feel that they have a religious claim to the area.
What happened on December 18, 2011?
The last US troops leave Iraq ending an almost nine-year military mission.
What was the first major ground assault launched against an estimated 800 Taliban and Al-Quaeda fighters?
Operation Anaconda
What day was Saddam Hussein captured?
December 13, 2003
How many people were killed during the 9/11 attacks?
2,983 people, They're names are now engraved at the World Trade Center Memorial.
Have the tensions between Israel and Palestine ended, and established peace in the area?
No, tension between the two groups is still causing fighting over the territory today.