2. Objectives
I can explain the historical context that led to the rise of ISIS.
I can explain how the United States is fighting ISIS.
I can analyze how the United States’ response to terrorism
today is similar and different from 2001.
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6. The War in Iraq
2003: U.S. invades Iraq to depose Saddam Hussein. He was
viewed as a threat to global security.
2003-2011: U.S. face insurgency and rise of unrest in Iraq
2011: U.S. declares an end of operations.
7. Al Qaeda in Iraq
2003: Al Qaeda had no presence in Iraq.
2004: Al Qaeda begins operations in Iraq led by Abu Musab
al-Zarqawi.
8. Birth of ISIS
2006: Al Qaeda in Iraq is disowned by Al Qaeda due to their
attacks of fellow Muslims.
AQI Rebrands themselves as ISIS.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
9. The Arab Spring/Syrian
Civil War
March 2011: Pro-Democracy protests erupt around the
middle east.
Syrian President Assad uses violence to quiet protests.
Protests increase & develop into a civil war.
2011-Today: Civil War
ISIS arrived in 2014 and took control of Sunni controlled areas
and cities.
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11. ISIS Goals
Create a Caliphate (Islamic State) that will be ruled by Sharia
Law.
Limit Western Influence on the Middle East.
Conquer Rome & Constantinople (Istanbul) to bring about the
Apocalypse.
12. ISIS Strategies
International Recruits
Online Recruiting & Propaganda
Young Fighting Forces
Child Soldiers
Expand Territory.
Terrorism.
Eliminate Opposing religions in the Middle East.
13. The Children of ISIS
The Children of ISIS
How does ISIS use children to fight their war?
Why does ISIS target children?
What strategies does ISIS use to convince children to join
them?
What does this show about the nature of ISIS?
14. Where ISIS Gets its Money
How ISIS Makes Its Millions
Selling Oil
Taxes
Human Trafficking
Kidnapping
Extortion/Blackmail
Donations
Selling Antiquities
15. Fighting ISIS
Strategic Bombings of Infrastructure & Human Targets.
Training & Supporting Local Fighting Forces.
Special Forces in Iraq & Syria.
Intelligence Gathering & Sharing.
