WORLD HISTORY

1st Lesson of the Year

on current events 
U.S. Iran crisis

1. Who was Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani? What role did he play in Iran and the Middle
East?

2. Why did President Trump order a drone strike to assassinate him? What were the
factors that led to this decision?

3. How has Iran responded to the attack? What are possible actions it might take in the
future to retaliate?

4. How did members of Congress react to the news? Describe the range of responses.

5. What do you predict will happen in the coming days and weeks? Do you think the
situation will escalate? Or do you think tensions will ease? Why do you think the way
you do?

Going Further in Teams

It’s still too early to tell what the general’s killing will mean for world affairs. However,
repercussions have already started to happen. Choose one or more of the following
articles to read.

Iran Ends Nuclear Limits as Killing of Iranian General Upends Mideast

U.S.-Led Coalition Halts ISIS Fight as It Steels for Iranian Attacks

U.S. Allies in Mideast Fear They May Pay Price for Suleimani Killing
Iranians Close Ranks Behind Leaders After U.S. Kills Popular General
Tensions Abroad Stir a Whirlwind at Fort Bragg as Soldiers Deploy

Then answer the following questions:

1. What consequences have already happened?

2. What are possible consequences mentioned in the article that may happen in the future?

3. How did the article add to your understanding of the situation? What additional
questions do you have?