The Iraq War
what is the main reason the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003?
Beleif that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction WMDS
What event triggered the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in 2001?
The 9/11 terrorist attacks.
What date did the 9/11 attacks occur?
September 11, 2001
What year did the Persian Gulf War begin?
1990
What two groups are the main parties in the Israel/Palestine conflict?
Israelis and Palestinians
Who was the president of Iraq during the 2003 invasion?
Saddam Hussein.
What was the main goal of the U.S. in Afghanistan?
To remove the Taliban and eliminate al-Qaeda.
How many planes were used in the attacks?
Four
What country did Iraq invade to start the war?
Kuwait
What is Gaza Strip known for in the conflict?
It is a major area of fighting and is controlled by Hamas
What happened to Saddam Hussein after he was captured?
He was tried and executed.
Who was the leader of al-Qaeda killed during this war?
Osama bin Laden
What building in New York City was destroyed during the attack?
The World Trade Center
What was the name of the U.S.-led operation to drive Iraq out of Kuwait?
Operation Desert Storm
What city is claimed as a capital by both Israel and Palestine?
Jerusalem
What major insurgent group rose during the Iraq War?
Al-Qaeda in Iraq (later became ISIS).
What is the name of the operation that began the war in Afghanistan?
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Operation Enduring Freedom.
Who was behind the 9/11 attacks?
Al-Qaeda
Who was the president of the U.S. during the Persian Gulf War?
George H. W. Bush
What agreement in the 1990s was a major peace attempt?
The Oslo Accords
What year did the U.S. officially withdraw combat troops from Iraq?
2011
What year did the U.S. withdraw troops from Afghanistan?
2021
What new U.S. government department was created as a result of 9/11?
Department of Homeland Security.
What was a key reason the U.S. intervened in the Persian Gulf War?
To protect oil supplies and restore Kuwaiti sovereignty
What is a major reason for the conflict between Israel and Palestine?
Disputes over land and national identity