The Iraq war (2003-2011)
What was the aftermath of the Iraq war?
The United States reduced its military presence in Iraq, formally completing its withdrawal in December 2011
Why did the US go to war with Afghanistan?
to wage necessary war or self defense
How many planes were involved in 9/11?
4 planes
What happened at the Persian Gulf War?
The invasion of Kuwait led to a United Nation Security Council embargo
What is the conflict between Isreal and Palestine?
Conflicting claims to the land
Who started the Iraq war?
The United States
Why did the United States invade Afghanistan?
In response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks
What time did the first plane hit the first tower?
8:46
What were the causes of the gulf war?
The causes were primarily caused by Saddam Hussein's Iraq invading and occupying Kuwait in 1990
What was the main reason for the fight between Israel and Palestine?
The Palestinians seek to establish their own independent state
How did the Iraq war end?
The United States completely withdrew its military forces from Iraq
Who won the war in Afghanistan?
The Taliban
Which tower was the first to fall?
Tower 2
Reasons for defeat?
1. Iraq forces were wholly outclassed by the armies that opposed them
2. Many Iraq troops were war-weary conscripts
What is the two-state solution?
A internationally backed formula for peace between Israel and the Palestinians
How much money did the US spend on the Iraq war?
$757.8 billion dollars
How many soldiers were killed in Afghanistan?
more than 69,000 allied soldiers were killed
What floors did the first plane hit?
floors 93 through 99
What was the U.S. goal in the Persian Gulf War?
To liberate Kuwait from Iraq's control
What was the story behind the Israel-Palestine conflict?
Zionists sought to establish a homeland for the Jewish people in Ottoman-controlled Palestine
How much oil did the US take from Iraq in 2003?
19,642 worth of oil
How many Americans died in Afghanistan?
2,459 military personnel
What was flight 93 supposed to hit?
The White House or the US capital
How did the Persian Gulf War end?
Bush declared a ceasefire on February 28th, ending the Persian Gulf War
What is one reason that peace between Israel and Palestinians has been so hard to achieve?
Each side believes it is rightfully theirs