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The Invasion of Iraq

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Students explore the war in Iraq. They use videos, newspapers, and other media to examine the circumstances leading up to the invasion, the war's major battles, and the post-war situation on the ground. Students read letters from Iraq to view the war through the eyes of a U.S. soldier.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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2 hrs
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