The Iraq War
Who was known to be the dictator of Iraq?
Saddam Hussein
Who was the famous Al-Qaeda leader?
Osama bin Laden
What year did the September 11 attack take place?
2001
What was another name for the Persian Gulf War?
Operation Desert Storm
What was the name of the group of countries that attached Israel in 1948?
Arab League
What year did US forces invade Iraq?
2003
What county is considered the home country for Al-Qaeda ?
Afghanistan
What group claimed responsibility for the 911 attacks
al Qaeda
What year did the Persian Gulf War begin?
1991
What countries make up the Arab League?
Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Transjordan (now Jordan), and Yemen.
What President of the United States announced the beginning of the military operation in Iraq?
President George W. Bush
What year did the U.S. Announces Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan?
2020
Who was the United States president during the 911 attacks?
President George W. Bush
What major event started the Persian Gulf War?
Saddam Hussein of Iraq ordered the invasion and occupation of neighboring Kuwait in early August 1990.
In 1967, a new conflict erupted. Egypt, Jordan, and Syria attacked Israel in what is known as?
Six-Day War
What date was Saddam captured?
December 14, 2003
What year was considered the end of the Taliban regime?
December 9, 2001
What major buildings were involved in the attack in New York City?
World Trade Center
What major event ended the Persian Gulf War?
With Iraqi resistance nearing collapse, Bush declared a ceasefire on February 28
What year did the United States began negotiations to seek peace between Israel and its neighbors?
1978
What year did US troops begin the withdrawal from Iraq?
2009
What was the name of the resolution creating the so-called al-Qaeda and Taliban Sanctions Committee?
Resolution 1267
What other major US building was impacted during the 911 attacks?
Pentagon
What were the peace terms that Hussein agreed to to end the war?
Accepted, Iraq would recognize Kuwait’s sovereignty and get rid of all its weapons of mass destruction (including nuclear, biological and chemical weapons).
What 2 countries signed a formal peace treaty based on the Camp Davis Accords?
Egypt and Israel