The United States Involvement in the Middle East

What is the topic of the flashcard set?

• The United States involvement in the Middle East.

• The economic policies of the European Union.

• The history of ancient Rome.

• The impact of climate change on agriculture.

THE US has a long term relation with Middle Eastern

• politics and economics

• cultural exchanges

• military alliances

• environmental policies

In what year did American oil companies sign the along with the British and French oil companies?

• 1925

• 1928

• 1930

• 1932

The following are 4 of 5 CHRONOLOGICAL EVENTS between the US and the Middle East. What is the 5th Event?

• The Taliban rebuilds forces in Pakistan

• The US withdraws troops from Afghanistan

• The signing of the Camp David Accords

• The establishment of the Islamic State

What happened in 2005 with the Iraqi people?

• They took part in free elections to establish a new Democratic government

• They experienced a significant increase in violence and unrest

• They signed a peace treaty with neighboring countries

• They held a referendum to change the constitution

What is the name of the agreement based on remembering the pre-WWI boundaries of the Ottoman Empire?

• Red Line Agreement

• Sykes-Picot Agreement

• Treaty of Versailles

• Balfour Declaration

What are the two US interests in the US centering around the Middle East?

• A stable flow of oil and economic partnerships

• Security and terrorism

• Cultural exchange and education

• Military dominance and expansion

What happened to Saddam Hussein in 2006?

• He was captured, tried and sentenced to death for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

• He was exiled to another country.

• He was acquitted of all charges.

• He was elected as a leader in a new government.

What led to the Invasion of Afghanistan?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The September 11 attacks by terrorists

• The Gulf War

• The invasion of Iraq

In 1998, following the Persian Gulf War and the exit of UN weapons inspectors, some Americans were worried about WMDs. What are they?

• Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs)

• Weapons of Minor Destruction (WMDs)

• Weapons of Mass Disruption (WMDs)

• Weapons of Major Defense (WMDs)