9/11
How many planes were hijacked?
4 planes
Finish the quote: “The U.S. does not negotiate with ______”
Terrorists
How many years did the U.S. military remain in Afghanistan?
20 years
Name one country that helped the U.S. in the Afghanistan war
United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy or Canada
Under which president did the us withdraw from afghanistan
Joe Biden
What group was responsible for 9/11?
Terrorist Afghanistan group Al-Qaida (led by Osama Bin-Ladin)
What ideology led the U.S. to engage in the cold war?
Containment (Anti-Communism)
What group was the U.S. trying to prevent from regaining control of Afghanistan?
The Taliban
Where did most Afghan refugees go to escape from the war?
Iran and Pakistan
What government system is Afghanistan under right now
Unitary theocratic emirate (the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan)
Who was the president when the 9/11 terrorist attack happened?
George W. Bush
What was the “War on Terror” a real war?
It was a metaphor/global campaign against terrorism
What did the U.S. help build and train in Afghanistan in order to improve the country's security?
The Afghan military and security forces
What military alliance helped the U.S. fight in Afghanistan?
NATO
What is the USA’s recognition status of Afghanistan
The USA does not currently recognise the Taliban regime
When did the U.S. invade Afghanistan?
October 7, 2001
Federal law signed by President Bush in response to the September 11 attacks, it provided law enforcement with expanded authority to detect and prosecute acts of terror.
USA PATRIOT Act
What agreement was signed to end the war and withdrawal of U.S and NATO forces?
Doha Agreement
What international organization helps protect and provide assistance to Afghan refugees?
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
What is the US’s role in Afghanistan today?
None (no military presence)