Why did America get involved in a war in Iraq in 2003? What was the impact of the war on the Iraqi people?
What will be an ideal response?
Ideal Answer: the ideal answer should:
1. Explain that the Bush administration lied to the American public about Saddam Hussein possessing weapons of mass destruction. Secretary of State Colin Powell went to the United Nations and claimed war was also necessary to stop terrorism.
2. Point out that the war devastated the urban infrastructure of Iraq, leading to years of unstable social services. The war also led to a civil war and a war against the U.S. simultaneously between Sunni and Shiite Iraqis.
3. Conclude that the lack of evidence of weapons of mass destruction led to a decline in international cooperation and the U.S. reputation, particularly with U.N. member nations. The lack of a coherent peace plan lowered U.S. credibility.
4. Conclude that the war also strengthened terrorism abroad and at home.
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