History of the Middle East Vocab

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Nationalism

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strong pride in your country

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A person who leaves home due to war or disaster.

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Refugee

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San Remo Agreement

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Partitioned the Ottoman Empire

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US President during Operation Desert Storm

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President George H. W. Bush

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Minority of Muslims who believe the leader should be of Muhammad's blood through Ali.

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Shi'a Muslims

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President of Iraq during the Gulf War, Sunni dictator, cruel.

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Saddam Hussein

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US invaded Iraq in 2003 to provide stability, seek WMDs, and oust Saddam.

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Operation Iraqi Freedom

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Islamic extremists enforced strict Sharia law in Afghanistan and allowed Al Qaeda to operate there.

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Taliban

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A serious disagreement or argument

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Conflict

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Empire controlling SW Asia until WWI; now Turkey.

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Ottoman Empire