Chapter+11+-+The+1990s+and+Beyond

Chapter 11 - The 1990s and Beyond In this lesson, we will discuss how the Navy supported the conflicts during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. We will talk about the U.S. Involvement in the Balkans from 1991-1995, along with the conflict in Somalia, and the problems tht took place in India, Pakistan, and China. We will talk about the war on drugs and the international terrorist attacks against the U.S. the late 1990s. We will cover the terrorist events that took place in the U.S. on September 11, 2001. Finally we will discuss the serious non-battle or operational issues that face the Navy today. toc



Alternate Homework
1. In the aftermath of Desert Storm, Sadaam Hussein devoted much effort in reestablishing control over his country. Part of this effort involved the suppression of ethnic Shiite Moslems in Southern Iraq. Describe the two major actions taken by the United States to control Sadaam Hussein. (Hint: the first took place August, 1992 and the second took place August, 1996.

2. Explain the events that led up to "Operation Enduring Freedom", what the operation is and the results as of late November, 2001. Additionally, explain the status of this operation today.