The Iraq War (2003-2011)
How long did the Iraq War last?
8 years
The government in Afghanistan during 9-11 created a safe haven for Osama bin Laden from 1996 to 2001
Taliban
What group was responsible for the 9/11 attacks
al-Queda
When and how did the Persian Gulf War end?
Bush declared a ceasefire on February 28, ending the Persian Gulf War.
What year did Israel become a country?
1948
When did the Iraq War start and end?
2003-2011
Leader of the Taliban who claimed he would fight the United States if they invaded without giving evidence of bin Laden's involvement in 9-11
Mullah Omar
What were the four attacks in 9/11
Twin Towers, Pentagon, Shanksville, Pennsylvania
What statement was delivered by the United Nations on November 29, 1990?
An "All Necessary Means" assault plan to do whatever was needed to remove Saddam.
Israel calls the war for their independence " The War of Independence". The Palestinians call the war
The Catastrophe
Who was the president during the Iraq War?
George W. Bush and Obama
Congress authorized the use of U.S. Armed Forces against those responsible for the 9/11 attacks, signed by President Bush
Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists
What individual planned the attacks
Khaid Shelkih Mohammand
What were the 2 rebellions that Saddam's regime crushed during the Gulf War?
The Kurds in the North and the Shi'ites in the South
An international organization that promotes peace and prosperity throughout the world
U.N.
When did Saddam refuse to leave Iraq, and how did he end up leaving Iraq later?
March 20, He was forced out of a bunker after the U.S. and allied forces launched and attack
The international organization is made up of 193 Countries that try to promote peace and cooperation between nations
United Nations
How many children lost a parent on 9/11
Who did the Arab League turn to for assistance once the fighting began against Kuwait?
NATO
The 2 places that make up Palestine.
Gaza Strip and West Bank
The United States did not have the support of the United Nations (UN) in the Second Gulf War, but had the support of
Great Britain,
Poland,
and Australia
What area of Afghanistan did the U.S. give to fellow coalition forces, and what countries took control?
Southern Afghanistan
What were the emergency units in 9/11
EMT, Police, Fire Department, military, and Port Authority
When did the U.S. declare a cease-fire in Kuwait?
U.S. President George H.W. Bush declared a cease-fire on February 28.
What are 2 popular traditions that Jews perform at their Holy Wallin Jerusalem?
2. Pray at the wall