9/11, the date that every American knows. The day upon which the United States of America was attacked by a group of terrorists. Specifically al Qaeda. The attack made Americans feel vulnerable to more attacks; but, the event sparked nationalism that led to war in a foreign country that did not have much to with the attacks on 9/11. The country of Iraq was invaded by the United States of America in 2003 under notions that did not connect entirely. The Iraq War of 2003, a war that could have been completed avoided, changed the face of the Middle East and the U.S.A After the 9/11 attacks, the idea of using military force to punish attackers seemed righteous. The thought of going to get the bad guys was the first item on the American agenda after
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invaded Iraq, Saddam Hussain was in dictatorship. Although conditions in Iraq were not superb, they were better before than after. The consequences of the Iraq war include, terrorist activity, humanitarian crisis, social issues, and economic issues. After the removal of saddam Hussain and occupation of U.S. forces, and there became an increase of terrorist activity. Iraq became vulnerable for terrorist attacks because of the opposition of western powers and disintegration of their previous government. Subsequently, the humanitarian issues remained. The “risk of cholera and respiratory diseases” increased due to “poor access to safe drinking water and food” (Bassil 40). Along with the risk of disease, the neighboring countries of Iraq, closed their borders. This makes it difficult for citizens of Iraq who want to leave the country. As for social issues, there was a declination in human rights, increase in insecurity (looting, kidnapping, arson. Etc.), and damage to civilian infrastructure. Economically, Iraq was hurt by the war. There was a shortage of production and sabotaged factories. Pollution prevented farmers from producing and there was a loss of tourism. Finally, the killing of civilians. Approximately 165,000 civilians were killed in the Iraq war, but exact number is unknown. Although the U.S. was not directly affected by the consequences of war, the U.S. faced issues at
invaded Iraq, Saddam Hussain was in dictatorship. Although conditions in Iraq were not superb, they were better before than after. The consequences of the Iraq war include, terrorist activity, humanitarian crisis, social issues, and economic issues. After the removal of saddam Hussain and occupation of U.S. forces, and there became an increase of terrorist activity. Iraq became vulnerable for terrorist attacks because of the opposition of western powers and disintegration of their previous government. Subsequently, the humanitarian issues remained. The “risk of cholera and respiratory diseases” increased due to “poor access to safe drinking water and food” (Bassil 40). Along with the risk of disease, the neighboring countries of Iraq, closed their borders. This makes it difficult for citizens of Iraq who want to leave the country. As for social issues, there was a declination in human rights, increase in insecurity (looting, kidnapping, arson. Etc.), and damage to civilian infrastructure. Economically, Iraq was hurt by the war. There was a shortage of production and sabotaged factories. Pollution prevented farmers from producing and there was a loss of tourism. Finally, the killing of civilians. Approximately 165,000 civilians were killed in the Iraq war, but exact number is unknown. Although the U.S. was not directly affected by the consequences of war, the U.S. faced issues at