Do-First: Open Pack to Day 14 Then answer the following questions:

Objective SWBAT evaluate how 9/11 attack on the World Trade center contributed to US wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.. Why it matters… Why does the Middle East face the challenges and conflicts it does today? bXqUs Patriotism=devotion to ones homeland.

“Global War on Terror” Strategy Adopted by President Bush after September 11, 2001 Addresses the Issue of “Terrorism”

Bush’s strategy The U.S. will use preventative military action to address military threats even before an attack against the U.S. occurs. Support or Oppose? Explain with your partner!

Ultimately, this strategy led to U.S. military intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan…

Why did the U.S. invade Iraq? Saddam Hussein – Brutal Dictator – Committed genocide against the Kurdish population of Iraq – Believed to be Creating WMD’s – Iraq/Saddam links to Al-Queda

What has happened in Iraq since the invasion? -No WMDs ever found -Iraq highly unstable and insecure for over 8 years -Saddam captured and killed -Power Vacuum-Rise of ISIS

Costs of the US invasion of Iraq Over $800 billion Over 4,000 U.S. lives Over 100,000 Iraqi lives 25% of soldiers returning from war suffer from psychological issues

Why are U.S. forces in Afghanistan? Afghanistan’s Government, Taliban supported and sheltered the Al Qaeda terrorist network. The Taliban Refused to hand over Osama Bin Laden

What has happened in Afghanistan since the invasion? -Taliban government was overthrown -Al Qaeda members, including Bin Laden escaped into neighboring Pakistan. -Afghanistan’s citizens- poverty and civilian causalities have increased with the U.S. intervention. -Taliban resurgence-controls 4 provinces

What has the current war in Afghanistan cost the US?

Turn to Page 2 DBQ Prompt Has the war in Afghanistan been an effective response to the 9/11 attacks and continued terrorist activity in the region? Source Analysis-15 On your Own