The Iraq War
The Iraq War took place in this country. (Hmm)
Iraq. No wonder this is in the 100s. Congratulations on your freebie.
This president ordered the invasion
George W. Bush
9/11 occurred in this year
2001
The war was triggered by Iraq's invasion of this country
Kuwait
This organization proposed a plan to divide the land in 1947
The United Nations
The Iraq War was actually two wars, and the first took place over these two months (in this year).
March and April of 2003
This was the official name of the U.S. attempt to dismantle al-Qaeda by invading Afghanistan
Operation Enduring Freedom
The two demolished towers were part of this building
The World Trade Center
This was the primary economic reason for the invasion of Kuwait
Control of oil fields
This strategy involves Israel and Palestine coexisting as two bordering countries.
The two-state solution
This combination of reasons led to President Bush's declaration of war
The U.S.'s vulnerability after 9/11, Iraq's alleged possession and manufacture of WMDs, and Iraq's support of terrorist groups. (Name at least two)
On this day, the U.S. launched their first attacks against Afghanistan
October 7, 2001 (the year is not necessary to gain points)
This terrorist organization was behind the hijacking
al-Qaeda
This man was the leader of Iraq during the Gulf War.
Saddam Hussein
This political movement is what called for the creation of a Jewish state
Zionism
The U.S. led an occupation of Iran and did not fully withdraw until December of this year
2011
The war in Afghanistan was the longest war the U.S had fought against a foreign country, so when it ended, it was given this nickname
Four planes were involved in the hijacking. Explain what happened to at least three.
Two crashed into the North and South Towers, one crashed into the Pentagon, and one crashed in a field in Pennsylvania after the passengers attempted to retake the plane.
This side was considered to have won the Gulf War (this is quite difficult, so naming who lost the war would also be an acceptable answer)
The group of 32 countries, led by the U.S., that prevented Iraq from invading Kuwait succeeded. (Iraq lost)
This peace agreement was a major attempt to find a solution. Signed in the 1900s, it gave Gaza and some of the West Bank to the Palestinians
The Oslo Accords
Saddam Hussein was executed on this date
December 30, 2006
The war in Afghanistan did not officially end until this year.
2021
The leader of al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, escaped the repercussions and was not killed until this year
2011
CENTCOM (U.S. Central Command) tried to convince Iraq that they would attack from the coast, when in fact they would come from two other locations. This operation carried this codename.
Operation Desert Sabre
Great Britain/UK/England/etc., 1917