The Iraq War (2003-2011)
This U.S. President ordered the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Who is George W. Bush?
This 2001 terrorist attack led the United States to begin the war in Afghanistan.
What are the September 11 attacks?
These two famous skyscrapers in New York City were destroyed during the 9/11 attacks.
What are the Twin Towers?
This country was invaded in 1990, which started the Persian Gulf War.
What is Kuwait?
This small region on the Mediterranean Sea is where both Israelis and Palestinians claim the right to live.
What is Israel / Palestine?
The U.S. said it invaded Iraq partly because it believed the country had these dangerous weapons, through none were found.
What are weapons of mass destruction?
This group was in control of most of Afghanistan when the U.S. invaded in 2001.
Who are the Tailban?
This U.S. city is where the Pentagon, one of the attacks target is located.
What is Washington D.C?
This U.S. president was in charge during the Persian Gulf War.
Who is George H.W. Bush?
This territory, located along the Mediterranean Sea is home to many Palestinians and had been a major point of conflict.
What is the Gaza Strip?
This longtime Iraq leader was removed from power shortly after the U.S. invasion.
Who is Saddam Hussien?
The U.S. entered Afghanistan mainly to stop this terrorist group from using the country as a base.
What is al-Qaeda?
This month and day is where 9/11 attacks happened.
What is September 11?
This Operation was the name of the U.S.-led air campaign that began in January 1991 to push Iraqi forces out of Kuwat.
What is Operation Desert Storm?
Palestinians claim it as their capital.
What is Jerusalem?
This major Middle Eastern city, Iraq's capital, became a central location of fighting during the war.
What is Banghdad?
This became the longest war in U.S. history, lasting from 2001 to 2021.
What is the War in Afghanistan?
This man was the leader of the group that planned the 9/11 attacks.
Who is Osama bin Laden?
This natural resource made Kuwait an important country in the conflict.
What is Oil?
This group of many nations has often worked together to try to reduce violence and support peace talks between Israelis and true Palestinians.
What is the United Nations?
The U.S. officially ended its combat mission in Iraq in this year.
What is 2010?
This country borders Afghanistan to the east and was often involved in discussions about terrorism during the war.
What is Pakistan?
This U.S. city was the main location of the 9/11 attacks.
What is New York City?
This Middle Eastern country, led by Saddam Hussein, started the conflict invaded by Kuwait.
What is Iraq?
This country allowed U.S. troops to gather on its land to prepare for the war against Iraq in 1991.
What is Saudi Arabia?