The Iraq War (2003–2011)
This Iraqi leader was captured by U.S. forces in December 2003.
Who is Saddam Hussein?
The U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001 in response to this event.
What are the 9/11 attacks?
These two skyscrapers in New York City were destroyed in the 9/11 attacks.
What are the Twin Towers or World Trade Center?
The U.S. started the war with this kind of attack.
What is an air strike or bombing campaign?
Fighting started again in 2023 after a surprise attack by this group.
What is Hamas?
The U.S. invaded Iraq under the belief that Iraq possessed these.
What are weapons of mass destruction (WMDs)?
The militant group that ruled Afghanistan and harbored terrorists.
What is the Taliban?
The group responsible for planning and carrying out the 9/11 attacks.
What is al-Qaeda?
This country was invaded by Iraq in 1990, starting the Persian Gulf War
What is Kuwait?
These peace talks in the 1990s were meant to help Israel and Palestinians work together.
What are the Oslo Accords?
The military operation that began the Iraq War was called this.
What is Operation Iraqi Freedom?
This terrorist leader was killed in Pakistan by U.S. forces in 2011.
Who is Osama bin Laden?
The 9/11 attacks occurred on this date.
What is September 11, 2001?
The fighting lasted for this many hours
What is 4 days?
These two areas are where many Palestinians live.
What are the West Bank and Gaza Strip?
This U.S. president ordered the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Who is George W. Bush?
The U.S. war in Afghanistan officially ended during the presidency of this leader.
Who is Joe Biden?
This hijacked plane crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers fought back.
What is United Airlines Flight 93?
This U.S. president led the country during the Persian Gulf War.
Who is George H. W. Bush?
This city is very important to Jews, Muslims, and Christians, and is often argued over.
What is Jerusalem?
The troop surge in 2007 aimed to reduce violence in Iraq primarily in this city.
What is Baghdad?
This operation name was given to the U.S. military campaign in Afghanistan.
What is Operation Enduring Freedom?
This government department was created in response to the 9/11 attacks.
What is the Department of Homeland Security?
The U.S. and other countries started this operation to push Iraq out of Kuwait.
What is Operation Desert Storm?
These peace talks in the 1990s were meant to help Israel and Palestinians work together.
What are the Oslo Accords?