U.S. Invasion of Afghanistan
What event triggered the start of the Afghanistan War?
A) The collapse of the Afghan government
B) The September 11 attacks (9/11)
C) The return of the Taliban to power
D) The US withdrawal from Afghanistan
B) The September 11 attacks (9/11)
What is Casualty?
1. The economic condition of lacking sufficient food.
2. A military engagement that results in injury or death.
3. A militant group that controlled Afghanistan before the US invasion.
4. Unjust treatment based on race or other characteristics.
5. The control of a territory by foreign military forces.
2. A military engagement that results in injury or death.
What was one of the main reasons Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990?
A) To form an alliance with the United States
B) To reclaim debts from Kuwait
C) To accuse Kuwait of oil field violations
D) To spread democracy in the region
C) To accuse Kuwait of oil field violations
which group accounted for a substantial number of casualties among American forces?
A) White soldiers
B) Hispanic soldiers
C) African American soldiers
D) Asian soldiers
C) African American soldiers
What is the other name for the 2003 invasion of Iraq?
A) Operation Desert Storm
B) Second Gulf War
C) Iraqi Freedom
D) Operation Enduring Freedom
B) Second Gulf War
How long did the Afghanistan War last?
A) 15 years
B) 20 years
C) 25 years
D) 30 years
B) 20 years
What is the Taliban?
1. The economic condition of lacking sufficient food.
2. A military engagement that results in injury or death.
3. A militant group that controlled Afghanistan before the US invasion.
4. Unjust treatment based on race or other characteristics.
3. A militant group that controlled Afghanistan before the US invasion.
Which operation did the US launch to deter Saddam Hussein from attacking Saudi Arabia?
A) Operation Desert Storm
B) Operation Desert Shield
C) Operation Iraqi Freedom
D) Operation Enduring Freedom
B) Operation Desert Shield
What percentage of Black enlisted personnel is reported in the military?
A) 13%
B) 19.1%
C) 24%
D) 43%
D) 43%
What was a major outcome of the invasion?
A) Establishment of a new government
B) Removal of Saddam Hussein from power
C) Creation of no-fly zones
D) Formation of military alliances
B) Removal of Saddam Hussein from power
What was the estimated financial cost of the Afghanistan War for the US?
A) Over one trillion dollars
B) Over two trillion dollars
C) Over three trillion dollars
D) Over four trillion dollars
B) Over two trillion dollars
What is Discrimination?
1. The economic condition of lacking sufficient food.
2. A military engagement that results in injury or death.
3. A militant group that controlled Afghanistan before the US invasion.
4. Unjust treatment based on race or other characteristics.
5. The control of a territory by foreign military forces.
4. Unjust treatment based on race or other characteristics.
What was the outcome of the air campaign during Operation Desert Storm?
A) It successfully captured Baghdad
B) It destroyed much of Iraq's Air Force and communication facilities
C) It led to the immediate withdrawal of Iraqi troops
D) It was a total failure with no significant impact
B) It destroyed much of Iraq's Air Force and communication facilities
How much more likely are Black personnel to face court martial compared to soldiers of other races?
A) 50% more likely
B) 61% more likely
C) 71% more likely
D) 81% more likely
C) 71% more likely
What was one reason for U.S. military intervention in Iraq?
A) Economic gains
B) Human rights abuses
C) Cultural exchanges
D) Military alliances
B) Human rights abuses
What is the casualty rate for American forces?
A) Over 1,000 soldiers killed
B) Over 2,500 soldiers killed
C) Over 5,000 soldiers killed
D) Over 10,000 soldiers killed
B) Over 2,500 soldiers killed
What is Food Insecurity?
1. The economic condition of lacking sufficient food.
2. A military engagement that results in injury or death.
3. A militant group that controlled Afghanistan before the US invasion.
4. Unjust treatment based on race or other characteristics.
5. The control of a territory by foreign military forces.
1. The economic condition of lacking sufficient food.
What happened to the Iraqi troops as they retreated from Kuwait?
A) They were welcomed back home
B) They set fire to hundreds of oil wells
C) They formed a new government
D) They received military support from other nations
B) They set fire to hundreds of oil wells
What is emphasized as an important first step in improving the situation for Black veterans?
A) Increasing military spending
B) Better care for Black veterans in terms of food security, healthcare, and employment
C) Reducing the number of Black soldiers in the military
D) Promoting Black soldiers to senior positions
B) Better care for Black veterans in terms of food security, healthcare, and employment
What was a significant challenge faced during the invasion?
A) Lack of troop support
B) Misguided intelligence
C) Overwhelming public support
D) Immediate reconstruction
B) Misguided intelligence
What was the name of the military operation launched in Afghanistan?
a) Operation Enduring Freedom
b) Operation Iraqi Freedom
c) Operation Desert Shield
d) Operation Noble Eagle
a) Operation Enduring Freedom
What is an Occupation?
1. The economic condition of lacking sufficient food.
2. A military engagement that results in injury or death.
3. A militant group that controlled Afghanistan before the US invasion.
4. Unjust treatment based on race or other characteristics.
5. The control of a territory by foreign military forces.
5. The control of a territory by foreign military forces.
Why did the Coalition choose not to advance on Baghdad after the Gulf War?
A) They were worried about civilian casualties
B) They believed a rebellion would topple Saddam Hussein
C) They lacked sufficient resources
D) They were negotiating a peace treaty
B) They believed a rebellion would topple Saddam Hussein
What did Martin Luther King say about war during the Vietnam War?
A) War is a necessary evil.
B) War is an enemy of the poor.
C) War brings peace.
D) War benefits the economy.
B) War is an enemy of the poor.
What characterized the aftermath of the conflict?
A) Total victory for coalition forces
B) Ongoing resistance and unclear intelligence
C) Immediate peace and reconstruction
D) Withdrawal of all foreign troops
B) Ongoing resistance and unclear intelligence