The Iraq War
What type of solution is needed to end the Iraq War according to Leslie H. Gelb?
A political settlement.
What event caused the United States to go to war in Afghanistan?
The 9/11 attacks.
On what date did the 9/11 attacks occur?
September 11, 2001.
What country did Iraq invade in 1990?
Kuwait.
What movement aimed to create a Jewish homeland in Palestine?
Zionism.
What kind of government system does Gelb suggest Iraq should use?
A decentralized or federal system.
What terrorist group was responsible for 9/11 and targeted by the U.S.?
Al-Qaeda.
What famous buildings in New York City were destroyed?
The World Trade Center (Twin Towers)
What was the name of the U.S. led operation to remove Iraq from Kuwait?
Operation Desert Storm.
What 1917 statement supported a Jewish homeland in Palestine?
The Balfour Declaration.
Why did attempts to create a strong central government in Iraq fail?
Lack of trust and common interests.
Who was the leader of Al-Qaeda?
Osama bin Laden.
How many planes were hijacked during the attacks?
Four.
What international organization demanded Iraq withdraw from Kuwait?
The United Nations.
What system did European powers use to control Southwest Asia after World War I?
Mandates.
Which group mainly opposed the federal system because they were used to ruling Iraq?
Sunnis.
What group was removed from power in Afghanistan but returned in 2021?
The Taliban.
What happened to United Flight 93?
It crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers fought back.
What happened after 42 days of fighting in the war?
A cease fire was declared.
Why did tensions grow between Jewish immigrants and Arab residents in Palestine?
Increased Jewish immigration.
What economic plan was suggested to make a Sunni region successful?
Giving them about 20% of oil revenues.
What major campaign did President George W. Bush declare after 9/11?
The War on Terror.
Approximately how many people died in the 9/11 attacks?
About 3,000.
What was one reason Saddam Hussein gave for invading Kuwait?
Oil disputes and debt issues.
What is one major recurring cause of conflict in Southwest Asia?
Ethnic and religious differences or foreign control.