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Reactions to Possible Invasion of Iraq

Reactions to Possible Invasion of Iraq. Turn to page 23. In the left-hand column, read the 1 st paragraph under the heading “What role did the military…?” Also read the quote directly below this paragraph. Highlight/underline the worry of some military officials.

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Reactions to Possible Invasion of Iraq

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  1. Reactions to Possible Invasion of Iraq • Turn to page 23. • In the left-hand column, read the 1st paragraph under the heading “What role did the military…?” Also read the quote directly below this paragraph. • Highlight/underline the worry of some military officials. • Continue reading the next paragraph. What did military officials disagree about in regards to invading Iraq?

  2. Reactions to Possible Invasion of Iraq • On page 23, read the 3 paragraphs under the heading “What did people in the US think about the plan to invade Iraq?” • Note the major pro and con points of view described in the paragraphs.

  3. Resolution 1441 • UN weapons inspectors had been kicked out of Iraq in 1998. • Fall 2002 – US pressured UN to address Iraq’s “failure to comply” with UN • Nov. ‘02 – Jan. ’03: UN inspectors found nothing • US claimed Iraq was still hiding WMDs from inspectors • Details on pages 22-23 Make note of the above.

  4. Moment of Decision, Feb-Mar 2003 • Read all of pages 26-27, except the very last paragraph. • Take notes on the following: • What happened on Feb. 5th of 2003? • Who made the presentation to the UN? • What did he claim? • What was the opinion of the UN in regards to Iraqi weapons inspections? • What was the opinion of the US in regards to Iraqi weapons inspections? • What was the “coalition of the willing”? • What was the “fundamental shift in US policy”? • What role did patriotism play?

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