1. “The Taliban in Afghanistan”
5/30/14
“The Taliban in Afghanistan”
How did the Afghan rebels (mujahideen, Taliban, etc.) defeat the Soviet Union in 1989?
What were three positive and three negative aspects of Taliban rule in Afghanistan?
On desk: Taliban reading & Cornell notes

2. Interview with Osama bin Laden (1997) -- video
5/30/14
World History Agenda
Who are the Taliban & what was their role in Afghanistan? (class discussion & take notes)
Interview with Osama bin Laden (1997) -- video
HW: None! 
Honors: Final project due Monday
Meet Tues., 3 – 3:30pm, present on Wed.

3. Who are the Taliban & what was their role in Afghanistan?
(MWH 592 – 593)

4. What was the “Cold War”?
users.humboldt.edu

5. Group with ties to Soviet Union come to power.
Afghanistan:
1978:
Group with ties to Soviet Union come to power.
mujahideen:
“holy warriors”
Afghan rebels that fought against Soviet-supported govt.
users.humboldt.edu
Mujahideen thought Soviet Communism conflicted with teachings of Islam…

6. Soviet troops invade Afghanistan.
1980:
Soviet troops invade Afghanistan.
Why didn’t Soviets crush Afghan rebels?
Rebels used land & guerilla tactics to their advantage.
U.S. provided $$, weapons, & training…
historyofrussia.org

7. Taliban rule in Afghanistan
1998:
Taliban controlled over 90% of Afghanistan
Taliban: conservative Islamic group
Positive Aspects:
Brought order
Stopped corruption
Promoted business growth
Negative Aspects:
Islamic extremism
Restricted women from school/work
Banned TV, music, movies, etc.
Punishment = beatings, amputation, killing
Harbored terrorists

8. What do the Taliban have to do with Osama bin Laden & al Qaeda?
bin Laden fought with mujahideen & Afghan rebels against Soviets in 1980’s.
Used Afghanistan as “home base” for operations (also Sudan for a few years).

9. Who was Osama bin Laden & why did he hate America?
Jihad:
Arabic word for “struggle”
interpreted to mean “holy war”
war that is justified in religious terms
CNN interview with bin Laden (1997)

10. History of bin Laden’s jihad Reasons for jihad against America

13. Would you consider this interview a “fair warning” to the U. S
Would you consider this interview a “fair warning” to the U.S.? Why or why not? What would you do if you were a U.S. government official and saw this video?
Bin Laden says to the mothers of American troops in Saudi Arabia, “I address the mothers of the American troops. To these mothers I say, ‘If they are concerned for their sons, then let them object to the U.S. government’s policy.’” What do you think he means by this?