Iraq War
Why did the U.S. go into Iraq in 2003?
There were allegations that there were weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
What was the event that led to America going to war with Afghanistan in 2001?
The attacks on September 11
What is the date of the September 11 attacks?
September 11, 2001
Which nation engages in a perpetual oil trade with the United States?
Kuwait
Who are the two dominant groups fighting in the Israel/Palestine conflict?
Israelis and Palestinians
Who was the ruler of Iraq at the time of the U.S. invasion in 2003?
Saddam Hussein
Who was America trying to find and punish while searching in Afghanistan?
Osama Bin Laden
How many planes were hijacked on September 11th?
Four
What was the major issue in America during the Gulf War?
Coverage of troops in battle
What area of territory do both Israel and Palestine. assert their claim?
The West Bank and Gaza Strip
What was the name of the insurgent group that formed during the Iraq War?
Al-Qaeda in Iraq
Who was the group that orchestrated the September 11 attacks?
Al-Qaeda
What building collapsed on September 11?
The Twin Towers (World Trade Center)
Who was the second in command other than Saddam Hussein?
Osama Bin
Who runs the Gaza Strip?
Hamas
Who was the U.S. President who casted his vote for the invasion of Iraq?
George W. Bush
What was the other group at the time America was trying to fight and dispense from power in Afghanistan?
The Taliban
Who was responsible for the September 11 attacks?
Osama bin Laden
What was said after the war was over?
That we should have killed Saddam Hussein when we had the chance
What national movement a decade prior led to the establishment of Israel in 1948?
The Holocaust and World War II
What was the result of the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq?
No WMD's were found
What did Americans accomplish by going to war in Afghanistan?
Justice for Islamic Extremists and a sense of safety
What department was created due to September 11?
Homeland Security
What was the intention of the Persian Gulf War?
To save democracy (and American oil)
What keeps Israel and Palestine at odds instead of peace?
The final status of Jerusalem, disputed territories and refugees