Iraq War (2003-2011)
What country did the U.S. invade in 2003?
Iraq
What event caused the U.S. to go to war in Afghanistan?
9/11 attacks
What date did the 9/11 attacks happen?
September 11, 2001
What country did Iraq invade that started the war?
Kuwait
What two groups are involved in this conflict?
Israelis and Palestinians
Who was the leader of Iraq during the war?
Saddam Hussein
What group was the U.S. trying to defeat?
Taliban
What buildings were hit in New York City?
Twin Towers / World Trade Center
Who was the U.S. president during the Gulf War?
George H. W. Bush
What land are both groups fighting over?
Israel / Palestine
What was one main reason the U.S. said they invaded Iraq?
Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs)
Who was the leader of al-Qaeda?
Osama bin Laden
How were the attacks carried out?
Hijacked airplanes
What was the name of the U.S. military operation?
Operation Desert Storm
What city is important to both sides?
Jerusalem
What happened to Saddam Hussein after the invasion?
He was captured and later executed
How long did the war in Afghanistan last?
About 20 years
What group was responsible for the attacks?
al-Qaeda
What was the goal of the war?
To remove Iraq from Kuwait
What is one major issue causing conflict?
Land / territory / borders
When did the Iraq War officially end for the U.S.?
2011
When did the U.S. fully withdraw from Afghanistan?
2021
What was one major result of the attacks in the U.S.?
Increased security / War on Terror
About how long did the Gulf War last?
A few months (1990–1991)
Is this conflict still happening today?
Yes