Assignment task: The evolution of American expansionism and global intervention, you will write a well-structured paper on the topic of the Iraq War. You will specifically utilize chapters 13 "Thunder Run" of the Stephen Kinzer book Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq. You will need to create a solid paper with a clearly defined thesis and argument in This is in MLA Format and Citation
All of the questions below must be addressed in your paper.
Address the relationship between Iraq and the United States prior to 9-11. How did that relationship turn into one of conflict and how did Iraq go from being an ally to a number one target in the region?
Why did the U.S. invade Iraq in March of 2003? What seems to be the consensus in your research and ultimate reasoning? Secondarily, how did the media approach the claims of the Bush administration for the invasion itself? Were they opposed to the war or supportive of it? Provide examples and textual support. Need Assignment Help?
Ultimately, what was the outcome of this conflict and were the aims of the U.S. in the region successful? What has come of the destabilization of Iraq and does it ultimately align with or justify involvement in the region following 9-11 in your eyes?