The Iraq War (2003,2011)
When did Saddam Hussein launch a new war?
1990
What happened during 1999?
The UN security Council adopts Resolution 1267
Who caused the flight 175 crash into the World Trade Center?
A1-Qaeda operatives
How many Iraqi forces were killed compared to coalition troops?
8,000 to 10,000 Iraqi forces were killed compared to only 300 coalition troops being killed.
What group agreed that Muslims should control Palestine?
Arabs felt this way that Muslims should rule Palestine during the controversy about Israel
How many oil wells did Iraq set fire during it's retreat from Kuwait?
700 oil wells set fire
Who invited major Afghan factions after the fall of Kabul in November 2001?
The United Nation invites Afghan Factions.
Who were the hijackers when these attacks happen?
They were Islamic terrorists from Saudi
When did war touch the battle field?
Mid February, the coalition forces shifted their focus on air attacks toward Iraqi ground forces in Kuwait and the southern side of Iraq.
What new conflict erupted during 1967?
Egypt, Jordan, lastly Syria attacked Israel in what is known as the "Six-Day War"
Did Saddam Hussein remain power even after Iraq's failed attempt at the invasion of Kuwait?
Yes he remained in power after failing the invasion
When did the Taliban collapse?
December 9th 2001. And the Taliban surrender to Kandahar
How many people lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks?
2,996 people lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks.
What is the background of the Persian Gulf War?
The running Iran and Iraq War ended at that time and a United Nation broker ceased fire in August 1988. But mid 1990s the two nations had yet to negotiate a permanent peace treaty
when did Egypt and Israel sign a formal peace treaty?
They signed the peace treaty during 1979
Who sought and gained the untied nations approval to free Kuwait from Iraqi control?
The U.S sought the untied nations approval to free Kuwait.
Who helped the U.S military have a bomb campaign against Taliban forces?
The British help support the U.S military with the bombing campaign launching Operation Enduring Freedom.
How many terrorist hijackers were there and how many planes were they on?
19 terrorists boarded 4 airplanes
When was the beginning of the Persian Gulf War?
The Persian Gulf War began in 1991 after the president Saddam Hussein of Iraq ordered the invasion.
What happened while The Arab League went to attack Israel?
The Jews fled Arab countries and then relocated to Israel, making it's population grow.
Who led the military forces from 35 countries?
The United states Led the military forces from 35 countries and attacked the Iraqi army then drove it out of Kuwait.
Who was assassinated during September 9 2001 and who done it?
Ahmad Shah Massoud, the commander of the Northern Alliance and was the anti-Taliban was assassinated. The culprit was a1-Qaeda operatives.
How did America respond to the 9/11 attacks?
President George W. Bush delivered a television response from the Oval office. Saying, "Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America."
What year did the Persian Gulf War start and why did it happen?
Took place in 1991 when Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990, driven by disputes over oil production, massive debt from the Iran-Iraq War, and territorial ambitions
What happened during 1948
A group countries named "Arab League" went and attacked Israel. This Arab League included Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon , Saudi, Arabia, Syria, Transjordan, and Yemen