Unpacking the Legacy: A Reading Comprehension Worksheet on the US Withdrawal from Iraq

Dive deeper than the headlines with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet on the complexities of the US withdrawal from Iraq in 2011. Students will grapple with the challenges faced in the aftermath of the war, analyze its long-term consequences, and consider the path forward for Iraq.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Explores the initial invasion, the flawed exit strategy, the consequences of withdrawal, and the ongoing challenges
• Primary Source Analysis: Students dissect an excerpt from a Congressional report, strengthening critical thinking skills.
• Varied Question Types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions promote analysis, evaluation, and deeper understanding.
• Comprehensive Answer Key: Saves valuable time for grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the complexities of the US withdrawal from Iraq.
• Evaluate the impact of the war on Iraqi infrastructure, society, and political landscape.
• Consider the rise of extremist groups like ISIS and its connection to the power vacuum created by the withdrawal.
• Examine efforts towards reconciliation and reconstruction in Iraq.
• Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing a primary source.

Common Core Standards Aligned:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of complex ideas.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.3 Evaluate various explanations for causes of events.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.6 Evaluate authors' differing points of view on the same historical event or issue.

This worksheet provides a well-rounded perspective on the US withdrawal from Iraq. The primary source analysis adds a valuable layer of engagement.

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