Conflict in Iraq

Short Response

1. Where do most Kurds, Shi'a, and Sunnis live in Iraq?

Kurds: Shi'a: Sunnis:

2. Which ethnic group(s) hold(s) power over the majority of oil reserves in Iraq?

3. What is the main reason Britain become involved in Iraq?

4. What did pan-Arabists advocate after World War II?

5. How was Saddam Hussein able to gain power and popularity in the 1970s?

6. Why did the United States become involved in the Iran-Iraq War?

7. Why did President George H.W. Bush (1989-93) bring the ground portion of the First Persian Gulf War to a halt? List two reasons.

a.

b.

Extended Response:

8. What are the different ethnic and religious groups in Iraq? Why is it important to understand these differences?


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Part II Questions:

Short Response

9. What dangers did President George W. Bush (2001-09) say Iraq posed to the region and the world? Name two.

a.

b.

10. What were the U.S. government's declared goals in sending troops to Iraq?

a.

b.

11. List two reasons violence continues in Iraq.

a.

b.

Extended Response:

12. Describe the different groups involved in the ongoing conflict in Iraq. What are their goals? (Reasons for fighting)

Shi'a:

Sunni:

Kurd:

al Qaeda: