Operation Iraqi Freedom and ISIS Rise
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What initiated Operation Iraqi Freedom?

  • UN resolution for peacekeeping.
  • Preemptive airstrikes on military targets. (correct)
  • Negotiations with Saddam Hussein.
  • Ground invasion of Iraq.

    • Which resolution was Iraq found to be in breach of, leading to Operation Iraqi Freedom?

  • UN Security Council Resolution 1441 (correct)
  • UN Security Council Resolution 2299
  • UN General Assembly Resolution 578
  • UN Security Council Resolution 3445

    • How long did it take for Baghdad to fall after the invasion began?

  • Three months
  • Six months
  • Five weeks (correct)
  • Two weeks

    • What major event marked the official end of U.S. Forces' mission in Iraq?

    <p>Official ceremony on 15 December 2011 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence after U.S. forces withdrew from Iraq?

    <p>Invasion by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Operation Inherent Resolve begin?

    <p>17 October 2014 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tactics were used by insurgents against U.S. troops in Iraq?

    <p>Guerilla warfare tactics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the consequences of the insurgency in Iraq after the invasion?

    <p>Civil war between Sunni and Shia tribes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

    A military operation launched by the United States in 2003 with the goal of removing Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq.

    UN Security Council Resolution 1441

    A resolution passed by the United Nations Security Council that prohibited Iraq from possessing weapons of mass destruction.

    Fall of Baghdad

    The rapid military takeover of Baghdad by American forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

    Iraqi Insurgency

    The armed conflict that erupted in Iraq after the U.S.-led invasion, involving various groups fighting against each other.

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    Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)

    A terrorist group that emerged in Iraq and Syria, known for its brutal tactics and control of territory.

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    Operation Inherent Resolve

    The U.S.-led military operation launched in 2014 to combat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

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    Post-Withdrawal Iraq

    The period after the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, marked by rising instability and the emergence of ISIS.

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    Military Intervention in Iraq

    The U.S. military operation launched in 2003 that involved using military force to remove Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq.

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    Study Notes

    Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

    • Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) launched on March 20, 2003, with airstrikes targeting Saddam Hussein's palace and military sites.
    • Approximately 67,700 ground troops and 15,000 naval personnel participated.
    • The U.S. invasion was authorized due to Iraq's violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1441, regarding weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
    • Iraqi forces were defeated quickly, with Baghdad falling within five weeks.
    • Post-invasion, an insurgency emerged, fueled by al-Qaeda and tribal conflicts (Sunni vs. Shia).
    • The mission officially ended on December 15, 2011, after nearly nine years, with approximately 4,500 U.S. troop casualties.

    ISIS Rise and Operation Inherent Resolve

    • Following the withdrawal of U.S. forces, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) seized territory in Syria and Iraq.
    • ISIS's actions caused significant casualties, destruction, and human rights abuses.
    • Operation Inherent Resolve was launched on October 17, 2014, in response to ISIS.

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    This quiz covers the key events of Operation Iraqi Freedom, including the initial invasion in 2003 and the emergence of ISIS. Explore the reasons behind the U.S. intervention, the rapid fall of Baghdad, and the subsequent challenges faced with insurgency and ISIS. Test your knowledge of these pivotal moments in modern history.

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