Compare and contrast the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. How successful was the United States in these conflicts?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Discuss how both wars were part of the broader fight against terrorism.
2. Explain how the war in Afghanistan was a direct response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, whereas the war in Iraq was about preventing a future terrorist attack before the threat had fully developed.
3. Analyze how successful these two wars were. Students might note that the wars lasted longer than expected and were not always popular, but that the wars also had considerable successes, such as the elimination of Saddam Hussein and the Taliban. Students might also note that there has not been another major terrorist attack since September 11, 2001, indicating that the wars have been successful.
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