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The First Gulf War
The cause of the war was, the association between Kuwait and the Turkish empire's province of Basra led a number of Iraqi's to believe that it was rightfully part of Iraq. Over 100,000 Iraq's were killed and Saddam suffered a humiliating defeat. “History: First Gulf War.” Quizlet, quizlet.com/112818596/history-first-gulf-war-flash-cards/. -
World Trade Center Bombing
An estimated 50,000 people were evacuated.The explosion created a hole 200 feet by 100 feet, several stories deep. It caused the PATH station ceiling to collapse. “1993 World Trade Center Bombing Fast Facts.” CNN, Cable News Network, 1 Mar. 2018, www.cnn.com/2013/11/05/us/1993-world-trade-center-bombing-fast-facts/index.html. -
Oklahoma City Bombing
The blast killed 168 people, including 19 children. More than 500 people were injured. -
United States involvement in Serbia
Beginning shortly after Josip Broz Tito’s death in May 1980, until United Nations troops invaded on December 20, 1995, Yugoslavs in the six historic regions strove to carve out the independent countries that exist there today.
(NATO) vs (FRY) “U.S. Involvement in Bosnia-Herzegovina.” Depression-Era Soup Kitchens, www.u-s-history.com/pages/h2071.html. -
The attack on the USS Cole
In October 2000, the USS Cole was attacked by suicide bombers, while in port in Aden, Yemen, for refueling. The attack was attributed to al Qaeda and foreshadowed the attack on the US less than one year later on September 11, 2001. “USS Cole Bombing Fast Facts.” CNN, Cable News Network, 20 Sept. 2017, www.cnn.com/2013/09/18/world/meast/uss-cole-bombing-fast-facts/index.html. -
9/11
On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field. History.com Staff. “9/11 Attacks.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2010, www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks. -
Invasion of Afghanistan
In retaliation, the United States, together with its allies including the United Kingdom, went to war against the Taliban in Afghanistan. On October 7, 2001 the U.S. launched Operation Enduring Freedom to battle terrorist groups in Afghanistan and throughout the world. Soon, military bases were established near most of the major cities in the country. “US History.” Ducksters Educational Site, www.ducksters.com/history/us_1900s/war_in_afghanistan.php. -
Invasion of Iraq
During the Iraq War, at least 189,000 people died directly from the war. This does not include the hundreds of thousands who died due to war-related hardships. -
Osama Bin Laden is killed
On May 2, 2011, Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is killed. The US Special Forces arrived during an early morning (approximately mid-afternoon on May 1 in the United States) raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan. -
The Iraq war ends.
The war in Iraq started with Operation Shock and Awe but ended in a fizzle. Neither victory nor defeat was clear. Instead, with the last of the American troops gone, the meaning of the war is muddled, leaving in its wake more questions than answers. “Iraq War End.” The Huffington Post, TheHuffingtonPost.com, www.huffingtonpost.com/topic/iraq-war-end.
