Transcript The Middle East

FSMS
7th Grade Social Studies; Unit 2
Change: U. S. Military Involvement in SWA
Gulf Wars I & II + War on Terror
Georgia Standard SS7H2(d)
Standard
SS7H2 The student will analyze continuity and change in
Southwest Asia (Middle East) leading to the 21st century.
(d) Explain U.S. presence and interest in Southwest Asia;
include the Persian Gulf conflict, invasions of Afghanistan and
Iraq.
AGENDA Message: After-school tutoring to from 4p-5.
Standard: The U.S. military presence in SWA including the
Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan.
E.Q. Wednesday; 10/7/15: What is the definition for
terrorism.
Warm Up: What was “Operation Desert Storm”?
TODAY WE WILL:
1.
The history of the Gulf Wars in Iraq, the War in Afghanistan
& the policy of the War on Terror.
2.
SWA History Time-Line
E.Q. Answer for Wednesday October 7, 2015:
Terrorist groups are extremist people who believe in something
so much, they are willing to use violence to achieve their goal.
Warm-Up Answer:
The Persian Gulf War, codenamed Operation Desert Storm for
operations leading to the buildup of United Nations coalition of
troops to force Iraq out of neighboring oil rich Kuwait.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
The War on Terror
The terrorist group, al-Qaeda, carried out the 9/11
(2001) attacks on New York. Osama bin Laden led
al-Qaeda and was the mastermind behind the
attacks.
Al-Qaeda’s interpretation of Islam calls for expelling
foreigners from the holy lands (primarily Saudi
Arabia). It also seeks to overthrow what it sees as
corrupt governments in Southwest Asia.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
The War on Terror cont.
To accomplish these goals, al-Qaeda also calls for
the destruction of any government it feels supports
these corrupt countries.
Among the nations it hopes to destroy are Israel, the
United States, and our European allies among
others.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
The War on Terror cont.
As a response to 9/11, President George W. Bush
declared a new U.S. policy termed “the War on
Terror”.
Policy stated that the United States would go after
foreign terrorists rather than waiting for them to
attack us again.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
Terrorism in the Middle East
Because SWA is filled with so much religious and
political history, people there are very passionate
about their beliefs.
Sometimes people can take these beliefs to harmful
extremes.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
Terrorism in the Middle East
Terrorist groups are extremist people who believe in
something so much, they are willing to use
violence to achieve their goal.
Terrorism is a large problem in Southwest Asia.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
Terrorism in the Middle East
Here are some of the most dangerous terrorist
groups.
1.
Al Qaeda (Afghanistan)
2.
Al-Jihad (Egypt)
3.
Abu Nidal Organization (Iraq)
4.
Hezbollah (Lebanon)
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
Terrorism in the Middle East
Al Qaeda: Its goals are to create Islamic
governments all over the world and to get rid of
western influences in Muslim countries.
Al-Jihad: Its goal is to overthrow the Egyptian
government and replace it with an Islamic state.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
Terrorism in the Middle East
Abu Nidal Organization: Its goal is to create a
Palestinian state in place of Israel.
Hezbollah: Its goal is to gain power in Lebanon to
oppose Israel & Middle East peace agreements.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
Afghanistan War
Intelligence sources identified an organization
known as Al-Qaeda, or the Force, as the group of
terrorists that planned and carried out the attack
on the Twin Towers on 9/11.
Its leader, Osama bin-Laden, was born in Saudi
Arabia. His family was very wealthy and he used
his money to finance this organization.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
Afghanistan War cont.
One of the aims of Al-Qaeda is to bring about an end
to western influence in the Middle East.
Intelligence sources in the United States government
believed that the radical Muslim government of
Afghanistan, the Taliban, allowed Al-Qaeda to hide
in the mountains of their country.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
Afghanistan War cont.
The United States launched a series of attacks on
these mountain hideouts in October 2001 in an
attempt to capture bin-Laden and destroy his
organization.
United States troops were also sent in and the
Afghanistan government of the Taliban collapsed.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
Afghanistan War cont.
Since 2001, the United States military have continued
fighting in Afghanistan in an attempt to find and
destroy The Al-Qaeda organization.
The United States is also working to help the people
of Afghanistan reorganize their government.
Osama bin Laden was finally killed in a raid on his
compound on May 2, 2011 by U.S. Special Forces.
AGENDA Message: Enjoy your Fall Break. This week’s E.Q.’s &
Warm-Ups will be due Tuesday October 13th.
Standard: The U.S. military presence in SWA including the Persian
Gulf conflict and invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan.
E.Q. Thursday; 10/8/15:
Why did the U.S. bomb and invade Afghanistan in 2001?
Warm Up:
Why did the U.S. and the United Nation’s coalition go to war with
Iraq in 1991?
TODAY WE WILL:
1.
2nd Iraq War & the history of the War on Terror in Afghanistan.
E.Q. Answer for Thursday October 8th:
Intelligence sources in the United States government believed
that the radical Muslim government of Afghanistan, the Taliban,
allowed Al-Qaeda to hide in the mountains of their country.
The United States launched a series of attacks on these
mountain hideouts in October 2001 in an attempt to capture
bin-Laden and destroy his organization.
Warm-Up Answer:
In 2003, the United States launched an invasion of Iraq, after
claiming that the Iraqi government led by Saddam Hussein, was
developing weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and offering
aid to groups like Al-Qaeda.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
2nd Iraq War
In 2003, the United States launched an invasion of Iraq, after
claiming that the Iraqi government led by Saddam Hussein,
was developing nuclear weapons (weapons of mass
destruction or WMD*) and offering aid to groups like AlQaeda.
The United States called this 2nd Iraq military action “Operation
Iraqi Freedom”.
*Nuclear or Atomic bombs, nerve/poisonous gas, or biologic
agents that cause sickness and death.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
2nd Iraq War
The government of Saddam Hussein collapsed
quickly because many of the Iraqis also felt he was
a cruel leader.
However, problems followed as the United States did
not have a plan ready to help reorganize and
rebuild the country once the old government was
gone.
U.S Presence and Interest cont.
Iraq War cont.
American forces remained in Iraq until 2011, trying
to stop the fighting between;
1. Religious groups (Sunni and Shia), and
2. Ethnic groups (Arabs and Kurds)
Each of whom are competing with each other for
power as they try to organize a new government.
AGENDA Message: Social Studies Progress reports go
home TODAY! Return Progress Reports Thursday signed
by parents to receive a grade of 100!
Standard: The U.S. military presence in SWA including the
Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Iraq and
Afghanistan.
E.Q. Wednesday; 9/30/15: Who was Osama bin Laden?
Warm Up: After the holocaust experience of the Jews in
WWII how did the rest of the world feel about the
Jewish people?
TODAY WE WILL:
1.
Creation of the modern state of Israel
2.
Progress Reports
E.Q. Answer for Wednesday, September 30th:
The leader of the terrorist group Al Qaeda who
attacked the World Trade Center on September 11,
2001.
Warm-Up Answer:
The world felt sympathy for the horrors experienced
by the Jewish people during WWII. As a result the
wanted to help them achieve the dream of returning
to Zion, the Israel described in the Bible.
AGENDA Message: Deadline for turning in late/missing
assignments and/or re-taking quizzes is Tues. Oct. 6th.
Homework Chapter 22 due tomorrow, Friday.
Standard: The U.S. military presence in SWA including the
Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan.
E.Q. Thursday; 10/1/15: Why did the U.S. invade Afghanistan?
Warm Up:
Why did Iraq invade Kuwait?
TODAY WE WILL:
1.
Finish creation of the modern state of Israel
2.
Homework Chapter 22 “Israel Brand New Country”
E.Q. Answer for Thursday October 1st:
An extreme religious sect known as the Taliban was rising in
power in Afghanistan. The anti-American Taliban was thought
to be sheltering the terrorist group Al-Qaeda and its leader,
Osama bin Laden.
Warm-Up:
Iraq’s dictator, Saddam Hussein, wanted to control Kuwait’s
many oil fields and have more access to the Persian Gulf.
AGENDA Message: Last day to turn in missing assignments,
correct failed grades, or re-take failed quizzes is October 6th.
1st nine-weeks Report Cards go home on Monday October 19th.
Standard: The U.S. military presence in SWA including the
Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan.
E.Q. Friday; 10/2/15:
How long did the war in Afghanistan last?
Warm Up: How many wars has Israel fought since its creation in
1948?
TODAY WE WILL:
1.
Complete creation of the modern state of Israel
2.
Start the U.S. involvement in Middle East Wars
E.Q. Answer for Friday October 2nd:
The war in Afghanistan started on October 7, 2001 and
officially ended on December 28, 2014 marking the end to the
longest war in U.S. history. It lasted for just over thirteen years.
Warm-Up:
Israel has faced as many as 12 wars and various uprisings since
it was created by a vote of the United Nations in 1948.