Module 11 Flashcards

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Osama Bin Laden

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head of Al-Qaeda ( previous attacks and previous opportunities)
- Motives: US troops in Saudi Arabia, support of Israel, Gulw war

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War on Terror

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  • Declared on 9/20/01
  • Either you are with us or you are with the terrorists
  • Chose not to take action against Saudi arabia because of oil
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Operation Enduring Freedom

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  • official name for US global war on terrorism
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Battle of Tora Bora

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Osama Bin Laden’s hideout; Bin Laden is concerned but escapes

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Hamid Karzai (Afghan leader)

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corrupt leader; allows US to build oil and natural gas pipelines across the country to bypass Iran; guerrilla warfare

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