The Iraq War (2003 - 2011)
What percent of Iraqis approved their constitution and federal system?
80%.
What UN resolution created the al-Qaeda and Taliban Sanctions Committee?
1267.
Who retaliated against U.S. support for Israel?
Osama bin Laden.
When did George Bush declare a cease fire?
February 28, 1991.
Why does Israel want Palestinian land?
Because of historical and religious claims to the land.
Why couldn't the new administration in Iraq build a strong central government?
Insufficient common interests.
Who is the commander of the northern alliance?
Ahmad Shah Massoud.
How many people died during 9/11?
2,996 people.
How many Iraqi forces died in the Persian Gulf War?
Around 9,000.
Who was in the Arab League?
Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, and Yemen.
Why did the Iraq War happen?
Because the U.S. believed that Iraq potentially had weapons of mass destruction.
Where did the fourth plane that Al–Qaeda hijacked land?
A field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
When did the north twin tower collapse?
10:28 AM
Why did the second Persian Gulf War start?
Because of concerns about weapons of mass destruction and terrorism.
When peace ended between Israel and Palestine, who did Israel get support from?
Great Britain and France.
Who was the Iraq leader during 2003?
Saddam Hussein.
What did the joint resolution authorize?
The use of force against those responsible for 9/11.
What government department was created after 9/11?
The Department of Homeland Security.
Where were the Iraq ground forces?
Kuwait and southern Iraq.
In 1967, how long did the short war between Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Israel last?
Six days.
What were the major ethnic groups in Iraq?
Sunnis, Shiites, Kurds.
How did bin Laden escape capture?
He escaped through the border to Pakistan.
Approximately how many people developed illnesses linked to toxic exposure after 9/11?
Around 10,000 people.
What major event led to the second Persian Gulf War?
The 9/11 attacks increased support for military action.
How many days did it take the U.S. President Jimmy Carter to help reach an agreement between Egypt and Israel?
Twelve days.