The Iraq War
When did the Iraq War begin?
In 1990
When did 9/11 happen?
September 11, 2001
When did the Persian Gulf War start?
In 1991, the Persian Gulf War started
What is the name for the first major ground assault and the largest operation since Tora Bora?
Operation Anaconda is the name.
True or False? Did Arabs feel that Muslims should control Palestine?
Ture!
What did Iraq seize?
Iraq seized the oil fields
Where did the commercial airlines attack?
The commercial airlines attacked the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
What happened on an early morning of January 17, 1991?
A massive U.S.-led air offensive hit Iraq’s air defenses, moving swiftly on to its communications networks, weapons plants, oil refineries, and more.
True or False? Bush vows to “win the war against terrorism?”
True!
What is an armistice?
Is a formal, negotiated agreement between opposing sides in a war to temporarily stop fighting.
What country did Iraq attack?
Iraq attacked Kuwait
How were the planes hijacked?
A1-Qaeda smuggled box knives onto the four planes and subdued the pilots.
How many Iraq Troops died?
An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 were killed.
Who was Ahmad Shah Massoud, assassinated by?
Ahmad Shah Massoud was assassinated by A1-Qaeda operatives.
Why did Arabs flee from Israel to the regions of Palestine called the Gaza Strip and the West Bank?
Because the "Arab League" attacked Israel.
When did the U.S. invade Iraq?
The U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003
Who hijacked the four commercial airlines on 9/11?
A1-Qaeda hijacked four commercial airlines
Was Saddam Hussein still in power after the war?
Yes, Saddam Hussein was still in power after the war.
Who helped the U.S. military begin a bombing campaign against Taliban forces?
British support helped the U.S military begin a bombing campaign against Taliban forces
When did Egypt gain its independence?
in 1952
Who was the leader of Iraq?
The infamous Saddam Hussein
What planes were used in 9/11?
Boeing 767-223ER, Boeing 767-222, Boeing 757-223, and the Boeing 757-223.
Who Won The Persian Gulf War?
When Bush declared a ceasefire on February 28, ending the Persian Gulf War.
who signs into law a joint resolution authorizing the use of force against those responsible for attacking the United States on September 11?
President Bush signed into law a joint resolution.
What is the Six-Day War?
A decisive conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, resulting in an Israeli victory.