The War on Terror:The War in Iraq

Objectives I can explain major historical

developments in Iraq. I can argue whether the war in Iraq

was justified.

Iraq: Culture

Iraq: Economic

Iraq: Political History 1534-1918 - Ottoman rule. 1917 - Britain seizes control, creates state of Iraq. 1932 - Independence 1963: Baath Party comes to power through a coup

(military backed overthrow of power). 1979 - Saddam Hussein becomes president.

Saddam Hussein Iraqi President: 1979-2003. Secular Government (Non-Religious) Originally believed in Socialism but moved towards

Capitalism. Relied on Secret Police & Force to maintain his power.

Iran-Iraq War: 1980-1988

Iran-Iraq War

Timeline Part 2 1980-1988 - Iran-Iraq war. 1990 - Iraq invades Kuwait, putting it on a collision

course with the international community. 1991 - Iraq subjected to sanctions, weapons

inspections and no-fly zones.

Genocide of the Iraqi Kurds: 1988

The Kurds in Northern Iraq sided with Iran and rebelled against Iraqi rule.

In 1988, Hussein ordered gas attacks on Kurdish Communities and the killing of all fighting aged men.

100,000 Deaths.

The Gulf War: 1990

Results of the Gulf War Iraq lost

Guaranteed Kuwait Sovereignty. Agreed to surrender all Weapons of Mass Destruction:

Nuclear, Chemical, Biological, etc.

Saddam Hussein Remained in power. Used force to hold down protests from Shi’ite &

Kurdish rebellions. 1998 & 2002: Refused to allow United Nations

Weapons Inspectors into Iraq.

Declaration of War: March 17, 2003

The War in Iraq: A Justified War?

Was the United States justified in declaring war on Iraq in 2003? Identify key arguments that justify the war. Identify key arguments that oppose the war.

A Justified War Discussion

Write a well crafted, one sentence summary of whether the war was justified. Sentence Frame: While some may argue…, the reality

is that... Share your sentence with your tablemates. You can

revise your sentence. Write your name & sentence on a sticky note and

place it on the corresponding side of the board.

10 Year of War in Iraq What Successes did the United States have in Iraq?

What challenges did the United States face in Iraq?

What lessons can we learn from The War in Iraq?