Questions and Answers
According to the text, what is the main reason for the war in Iraq?
The war in Iraq was fought to extend US power and create an American empire in non-white, non-Christian world.
Who does the text argue are responsible for the September 11 attacks?
The text argues that the US and Western Europe are responsible for the September 11 attacks.
What paradigm does the text use to explain the war in Iraq and the September 11 attacks?
The text uses the Conflict paradigm to explain the war in Iraq and the September 11 attacks.
Study Notes
- The war in Iraq was fought to extend US power and create an American empire in non-white, non-Christian world.
- The September 11 attacks were caused by American foreign policy towards the Middle East, the first Gulf War, and US support for Israel.
- The Bourgeoisie (US and Western Europe) exploited Middle Eastern people and resources without offering support.
- US and Western Europe supported dictatorial regimes and ignored human rights abuses in the Middle East.
- Terrorists attacked centers of American power, including the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and US Capital.
- Terrorists represented the Proletariat.
- The Conflict paradigm explains the war in Iraq and the September 11 attacks.
- The US and Western Europe turned their backs on the plight of Middle Easterners and Muslims.
- The September 11 attacks targeted economic, military, and political power centers in the US.
- The text argues that the US and Western Europe are responsible for the September 11 attacks.
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