SS7H2d- U.S. Presence in the Middle East What factors led to the U.S. participation in the Persian Gulf Conflict and the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq?

Persian Gulf Conflict United States, Iraq, & Kuwait Iraq and Kuwait Who United States, Iraq, & Kuwait Iraq invades Kuwait because they think they are taking to much oil from a shared oil field and Iraq wants Kuwait’s coastline Iraq and Kuwait 1990 The U.S. gets a large amount of their oil from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. What Where When Why

Invasion of Afghanistan Who United States & Afghanistan The U.S. invaded Afghanistan as a response to the 9/11 attacks. Afghanistan 2001 Afghanistan and its government, the Taliban, allowed Osama bin-Laden and his terrorist group, Al-Qaeda, to set up terrorist training camps in the country. What Where When Why

Invasion of Iraq United States & Iraq Who United States & Iraq The United States invades Iraq as a part of the war on terrorism. Iraq 2003 It was thought that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction (nuclear weapons). None were found. New Goal for invading- End Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship and free the Iraqi people and help create a democratic country. What Where When Why