Iraq War
Why did the US go to war with Iraq?
Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction, and programs to develop such weapons, posed a "threat to the national security of the United States and international peace and security in the Persian Gulf region".
What is the main reason the US went to war in Afghanistan?
The United States went to Afghanistan in 2001 to wage a necessary war of self-defense. On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists attacked our country.
What caused 9 11 attack?
The September 11 attacks were precipitated in large part because Osama bin Laden, the leader of the militant Islamic organization al-Qaeda, held naive beliefs about the United States in the run-up to the attacks.
What happened at the Persian Gulf War?
The invasion of Kuwait led to a United Nations Security Council embargo and sanctions on Iraq and a U.S.-led coalition air and ground war.
What is the conflict between Israel and Palestine?
the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the status of Jerusalem, Israeli settlements, borders, security, water rights, the permit regime, Palestinian freedom of movement, and the Palestinian right of return.
When did Iraq War end?
18 December 2011
What impact did the Afghanistan war have on the US?
the war led to the deaths of 2,324 U.S. military personnel, 3,917 U.S. contractors and 1,144 allied troops.
What happened on 9 11
On that date, a group of nineteen men crashed two airplanes into the Twin Towers and one into the Pentagon outside of Washington DC.
Why was the Persian Gulf War so important?
It restored American confidence in its position as the world's sole superpower and helped to exorcise the ghost of Vietnam
Was Palestine a country before Israel?
NO
How did the war in Iraq end?
the United States completely withdrew its military forces from Iraq
What happened to US military in Afghanistan?
Although the U.S. at one time had more than 100,000 troops in Afghanistan and more than 160,000 troops in Iraq
How long did 911 recovery take?
Recovery operations lasted for nine months
Who won the Persian Gulf War?
the coalition
When did Israel and Palestine conflict start?
1948
How many people died in the Iran Iraq war?
around 500,000 people
Who ended the war in Afghanistan?
THE PRESIDENT
How did the hijackers get passed security?
Despite being scanned with a hand-held detector the hijackers were passed through. Security camera footage later showed some hijackers had what appeared to be box cutters clipped to their back pockets.
Who was fighting in the Persian Gulf War?
coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq
Who controls Palestine?
The Palestinian National Authority
What was the real reason for the Iraq War?
raq's alleged weapons of mass destruction, and programs to develop such weapons, posed a "threat to the national security
What good did the US do in Afghanistan?
The United States remains the single largest donor of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan.
How many survived 9 11?
20 individuals
Why did US invade Iraq?
to safeguard the United States against the conjoined threat of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and links to terrorist groups.
Is Palestine a country or part of Israel?
parts of modern Israel