The War in Afghanistan
This terrorist group, responsible for the 9/11 attacks, was the main reason the U.S. went to war in Afghanistan
What is al-Qaeda?
These two famous skyscrapers in New York City were destroyed during the 9/11 attacks
What are the Twin Towers?
The United States invaded Iraq in 2003 to remove this leader from power.
Who is Saddam Hussein?
This country invaded Kuwait in 1990, which led to the start of the Persian Gulf War.
What is Iraq?
This area, known for its long conflict between Israel and Palestine, is located in the Middle East.
What is the Holy Land?
This group ruled Afghanistan when the U.S. invaded in 2001 and refused to hand over Osama bin Laden.
What is the Taliban?
Four planes were hijacked on 9/11. Two hit the Twin Towers, one hit the Pentagon, and this fourth plane crashed in a Pennsylvania field.
What is United Flight 93?
One major reason the U.S. gave for invading Iraq in 2003 was the belief that Iraq had these dangerous weapons.
What are weapons of mass destruction (WMDs)?
This military operation, launched by the United States and its allies, marked the beginning of the Persian Gulf War in 1991.
What is Operation Desert Storm?
This 1993 agreement aimed at creating a peace process between Israel and Palestine was signed in Oslo, Norway.
What is the Oslo Accords?
The U.S. war in Afghanistan began after this major event happened on September 11, 2001.
What are the 9/11 terrorist attacks?
This part of the U.S. military headquarters was hit by one of the hijacked planes on 9/11.
What is the Pentagon?
The Iraq War began in this year.
What is 2003?
This international organization authorized the use of force against Iraq after it invaded Kuwait in 1990.
What is the United Nations?
This Palestinian political and militant group, which controls the Gaza Strip, is considered a terrorist organization by Israel, the U.S., and the EU.
What is Hamas?
This man was the leader of al-Qaeda and was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs in Pakistan in 2011.
Who is Osama bin Laden?
This U.S. president was in office when the 9/11 attacks happened.
Who is George W. Bush?
This U.S. president made the decision to invade Iraq in 2003.
Who is George W. Bush?
This country, led by General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, was the commander of U.S. Central Command during Operation Desert Storm.
Who is the United States?
This city is claimed as a capital by both Israel and Palestine, making it one of the most disputed cities in the world.
What is Jerusalem?
This U.S. military operation name was used for the invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001, aimed at toppling the Taliban and targeting al-Qaeda.
What is Operation Enduring Freedom?
This U.S. government act, signed into law in October 2001, expanded surveillance and law enforcement powers to help prevent future terrorist attacks.
What is the USA PATRIOT Act?
This insurgent group, which later became a major terrorist organization, gained strength in Iraq after the U.S. invasion.
What is ISIS (or the Islamic State)?
This U.S. military technology, used extensively during the Persian Gulf War, was known for its precision in targeting and was a key part of Operation Desert Storm.
What is GPS-guided smart bombs?
This 1947 United Nations plan proposed the partition of British-controlled Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, sparking tensions that continue today.
What is the UN Partition Plan (Resolution 181)?