Unveiling the Afghan War: A Complex Conflict from Cold War to Today

Dive deep into the complexities of the Afghan War with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! Students embark on a historical journey, exploring the rise of the Mujahideen, the Taliban's rule, the US intervention, and the ongoing challenges towards peace.

This comprehensive resource equips your students with:

• Rich Context: Understand the historical roots of the conflict, from the Soviet invasion to the 9/11 attacks.
• Primary Source Analysis: Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing presidential speeches and gaining firsthand perspectives.
• Varied Question Formats: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension and encourage critical analysis.
• Clear Answer Key: Save valuable time with a comprehensive answer key for easy grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will analyze the historical factors that contributed to the Afghan War.
• Students will evaluate the motivations and consequences of US intervention in Afghanistan.
• Students will understand the complexities of nation-building and the challenges of achieving peace in a war-torn region.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• CCSS.RI.6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of text.
• CCSS.RI.6.2 - Determine the central ideas or author's purpose of a text.
• CCSS.RI.6.3 - Analyze the sequence of events and cause-effect relationships in a text.
• CCSS.RI.7.1 - Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of complex ideas.
• CCSS.RI.7.2 - Determine the central ideas or author's purpose of a text.
• CCSS.RI.7.3 - Analyze the development of a topic over the course of a text, including how it contributes to the author's purpose.

While visuals are not included, this worksheet prioritizes clear and concise text to ensure accessibility for all learners.

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