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Which event directly led to the invasion of Afghanistan by the United States and its allies in 2001?
Which event directly led to the invasion of Afghanistan by the United States and its allies in 2001?
What role did the United States play in Afghanistan during the Cold War?
What role did the United States play in Afghanistan during the Cold War?
What was the primary reason for NATO's involvement in Afghanistan, following the 9/11 attacks?
What was the primary reason for NATO's involvement in Afghanistan, following the 9/11 attacks?
In what capacity did Canada participate in the Afghanistan conflict after 2001?
In what capacity did Canada participate in the Afghanistan conflict after 2001?
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What was the main goal of al-Qaeda after its formation by Osama bin Laden?
What was the main goal of al-Qaeda after its formation by Osama bin Laden?
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What significant action did the United Nations take in response to the 9/11 attacks?
What significant action did the United Nations take in response to the 9/11 attacks?
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What is meant by the term 'guerillas' in the context of the war in Afghanistan?
What is meant by the term 'guerillas' in the context of the war in Afghanistan?
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What has been Canada's ongoing role in the United Nations?
What has been Canada's ongoing role in the United Nations?
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What was the primary purpose of the National Selective Service Act in Canada during World War II?
What was the primary purpose of the National Selective Service Act in Canada during World War II?
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In what way did Canada's economy change during World War II?
In what way did Canada's economy change during World War II?
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What were 'Perestroika' and 'Glasnost'?
What were 'Perestroika' and 'Glasnost'?
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What was a significant consequence of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan for the United States and the Soviet Union in 1979?
What was a significant consequence of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan for the United States and the Soviet Union in 1979?
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What agreement was reached to reduce the risk of nuclear war after the Cuban Missile Crisis?
What agreement was reached to reduce the risk of nuclear war after the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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What significant action did NATO take following the September 11, 2001 attacks?
What significant action did NATO take following the September 11, 2001 attacks?
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What does 'Total War' refer to in the context of Canada during World War II?
What does 'Total War' refer to in the context of Canada during World War II?
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What did the Berlin Wall come to symbolize during the Cold War?
What did the Berlin Wall come to symbolize during the Cold War?
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Which of the following best describes the Commonwealth?
Which of the following best describes the Commonwealth?
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What was the main effect of Ronald Reagan's military spending increase on the Soviet Union in the 1980s?
What was the main effect of Ronald Reagan's military spending increase on the Soviet Union in the 1980s?
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What primary factor led to the conflict in the former Yugoslavia during the 1990s?
What primary factor led to the conflict in the former Yugoslavia during the 1990s?
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What was the main implication of the actions by some members of the Canadian Airborne Regiment (CAR) in Somalia?
What was the main implication of the actions by some members of the Canadian Airborne Regiment (CAR) in Somalia?
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What was the primary reason for General Roméo Dallaire’s request for more troops in Rwanda?
What was the primary reason for General Roméo Dallaire’s request for more troops in Rwanda?
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What was a primary focus of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda?
What was a primary focus of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda?
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What specific legal precedent was set by the Rwanda tribunal while Louise Arbour was in charge?
What specific legal precedent was set by the Rwanda tribunal while Louise Arbour was in charge?
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Which of the following was noted as a criticism of the International Criminal Tribunals?
Which of the following was noted as a criticism of the International Criminal Tribunals?
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Study Notes
The 21st Century
- September 11, 2001, four commercial flights were hijacked by terrorists. Two planes were used to destroy the Twin Towers in New York, one crashed into the Pentagon, and the final one crashed into a field. Al Qaeda, and Osama Bin Laden claimed responsibility.
The War in Afghanistan
- In the 1970s, Afghan governments were fighting a losing battle against rebels who supported an extreme interpretation of Muslim scriptures and traditions.
- The Afghans appealed to the Soviet Union for help.
- In the Cold War era, the US feared that Soviet success in Afghanistan would extend their influence in the Middle East.
- The US secretly poured billions to fight the Soviets in Afghanistan.
- One rebel group supported by the US was led by Osama Bin Laden.
- After years of fighting, the rebels finally forced the Soviets out of Afghanistan in the late 1980s, clearing the way for the Taliban to take over the country.
- About this time, bin Laden formed al-Qaeda. Using Afghanistan as a base, he vowed to fight Western influences in the Middle East.
- After 9/11, Afghanistan's Taliban government refused to reveal bin Laden's hiding place.
United Nations & NATO
- In October 2001, the United Nations agreed that the US and its allies had the right to invade Afghanistan to track down bin Laden.
- NATO took on the job of leading the invasion force.
- In October 2001, Canada joined the NATO coalition.
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This quiz explores significant events of the 21st century, focusing on the September 11 attacks and the subsequent War in Afghanistan. It highlights the role of various groups, including al-Qaeda and the Taliban, and the geopolitical implications of these conflicts. Test your knowledge on this crucial period in modern history.