The Iraq war
What were the main reasons the United States government gave for invading Iraq in 2003?
Links to the 9/11 attacks
who is Ahmad Shah Massoud?
The commander of the Northern Alliance, an anti-Taliban coalition, is assassinated by al-Qaeda operatives.
who created the 9/11 attacks
Osama Bin Laden
When did the Persian Gulf War start.
1991
What happened in 1948?
A group of countries called the Arab League attacked Israel.
Who was Saddam Hussein, and what kind of government did he lead?
Saddam Hussein (1937–2006) was the brutal dictator of Iraq who served as president from 1979 until his overthrow by a U.S.-led coalition in 2003. He led an authoritarian, secular Ba'athist regime characterized by intense repression, a cult of personality, and regional conflicts, including the Iran-Iraq War and the Gulf War.
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did Osama bin laden escape before his camp before it was invaded on December 17th?
Yes.
What did he attack on 9/11?
The twin towers ( also known as the world trait center. )
Pentagon
the 4th plane was also meant to hit a major building ( people say the U.S. Capitol or the white house but no one really knows what the plane was really supposed to hit )
When did Bush declared a cease-fire?
February 28th
How long did the war last?
19 days
What are two kinds of power-sharing arrangements
One can strive for a strong central government, or one can strive for a decentralized or federal system.
What happens on October 1st 2001?
The U.S. military, with British support, begins a bombing campaign against Taliban forces, officially launching Operation Enduring Freedom.
What time were the twin towers (world trait center) hit?
The first tower at 8:46am.
The second tower at 9:03am.
When did the war end?
February 28, 1991.
What did the Arabs feel?
They Felt that Muslims should control Palestine.
How do you convince the Shi’ites?
" Basically, you’ve got to convince them that, if they try to run the whole country, they’re going to be faced with endless insurgencies themselves. They’ll have to pick up the civil war; they’ll never be able to enjoy the riches of that country of Iraq."
What was the curtain raiser for the attacks on New York City and Washington, DC.
Massoud’s assassination
When was Osama bin Laden killed?
May 2, 2011
When did Hussein order the invasion of Kuwait.
on August 2, 1990
What did the war cause?..
The war caused Arabs to flee from Israel to the regions of Palestine called the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
what would a government like this look like?
The central government would be based on the areas where there are genuine common interests among the different Iraqi parties.
When was the last milltary departer.
2021
How many people were killed on the 9/11 attacks?
Almost 3000 ( 2,977 )
Why did Hussein make peace with Iran?
To make him army stronger.
what was the aggrement called?
The Camp David Accords.