Iraq War (2003-2010‪)‬

Students will learn about the background of the region, the origins of the conflict, and the parties involved. The war, its progression and aftermath are all covered. The Iraq War has been a complex, multifaceted and controversial military operation which saw the United States act to topple the regime of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, which US President George W Bush saw as a threat to global peace and security. After the rapid defeat of the country’s conventional military, the United States would face years of unrest and instability in Iraq, as well as varying levels of anti-war feelings and protests at home. Packed with reading passages, student activities, color mini posters and fun exercises, this resource can be used effectively for whole class, small group and independent work. All of our content meets the Common Core State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.