Review Part 7- 2002- Present

Question 1

Afghanistan War

Answer 1

• Pres Bush believed any gov that sponsored terrorism should be held accountable
• Taliban refused to turn over Bin Laden
• American and British forces invaded Afghanistan
• Allied forces overthrew the Taliban, several al Qaeda’s leaders were captured, including Bin Laden

Question 2

Iraq War

Answer 2

• 2003
• Believed Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was building weapons of mass destruction
• American and British forces invaded Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Saddam’s forces collapsed and several leaders went into hiding
• Later, Iraq had beginnings of democracy and Saddam was tried and executed
• Little evidence of WMD in Iraq caused Bush to lose some support of American people

Question 3

Pres Obama actions in Iraq

Answer 3

• 2010 Obama announced “The American combat mission in Iraq has ended”
• Iraq was more stable
• 50,000 American troops remained in Iraq in support roles

Question 4

Pres Obama actions in Afghanistan

Answer 4

• Obama increased American military in Afghanistan
• Forces would concentrate on the Taliban and their allies in Pakistan
• 2011 Bin Laden is killed by Navy SEALS

Question 5

Ongoing issues of Immigration

Answer 5

• Immigrants account for 10% of American population
• Some believe immigrants take jobs and services away from native-born Americans
• Some oppose bilingual education and feel immigrants must learn English
• Others say immigrants contribute to the economy and take jobs others dont want
• Others believe immigrants help maintain American population
• Much of the debate concerns how to treat illegal immigrants