The Iraq War (2003-2011)
The 2003–2011 Iraq War was?
a US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein’s regime, justified by unproven claims of weapons of mass destruction and ties to terrorism
How long was the US in war with Afghanistan?
20 years
Who were the hijackers of the 9 11?
Mohamed Atta, Abdulaziz al-Omari, Wail al-Shehri, Waleed al-Shehri, Satam al-Suqami
What happened at the Persian Gulf War?
a US-led coalition conflict against Iraq following its invasion and annexation of Kuwait
What is the main issue between Israel and Palestine?
decades-long dispute over land, sovereignty, and self-determination
how long did the iraq war last
March 20 2003 to December 18 2011
Why did the US go to war with Afghanistan?
After the Taliban refused to hand over bin Laden, the U.S. and its allies invaded to dismantle Al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from
How many bodies are still missing from 9/11?
1,100 people
to force Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait following Saddam Hussein's invasion
What started the Palestine and Israeli conflict?
emerging from competing Jewish and Arab nationalist movements over the same territory after the fall of the Ottoman Empire
Why was the war in Iraq fought from 2003 to 2011?
The war was part of a broader campaign against terrorist activity known as the Global War on Terror.
Who won the US-Afghanistan war?
The Taliban won the war in Afghanistan
What famous person missed the 911 flight?
Seth MacFarlane
Who won the Persian Gulf War?
the coalition forces
Who owned the land first, Israel or Palestine?
Palestine
What caused the Iraq War?
primarily based on claims that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction supported terrorism and violated UN resolutions
How many US killed in the Afghan war?
2,400+ U.S. military deaths and over 20,000 wounded
What was found underneath the Twin Towers?
a massive seven-level subterranean complex known as "the bathtub," which included a shopping mall, subway stations, parking, and utility infrastructure
Why did Iraq lose the Gulf war?
primarily due to the overwhelming technological, aerial, and logistical superiority of the 34-nation coalition led by the US
What does Palestine want from Israel?
Palestinians generally seek an end to Israeli military occupation
What did Saddam say before he died?
"I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad..."
What major event caused the war in Afghanistan?
Al-Qaeda terrorists attacked the United States
Who caused the Twin Towers to fall?
Osama bin Laden
Who started the Persian Gulf War?
Iraq, under the leadership of President Saddam Hussein
Does the US support Palestine or Israel?
The U.S. has provided strong support for Israel