consider the amount of wars and conflicts in the last decade of the twentieth century. Now research them exploring the effects of these wars.

Create a Top Ten list of 10 of these wars/conflicts and put them in order of worst to less worse (ten being the worst) but not necessarily focusing on the amount of death.

Now, defend your choices underneath your list.

then consider the outbreak of hostilities between Iran and Iraq in 1980.

Consider what lead to the border war between these two countries? Was it just one more phase of an ancient Persian-Arab conflict fueled by a more modern twentieth-century border dispute?

Make sure you research the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) and explain the border issues, religious conflicts, and political disputes. Conclude your essay answer with your

analysis of the situation. Were there any positive results from this war?

then

The Camp David Accords were a special moment for the United States. Our country became a global interventionist, a world power peace broker. Using the information in the text and visiting these selected weblinks will give you an idea of the importance of these agreements. Now, write an essay about what you’ve learned about this peace talks and why our American president moderated them. Be sure to include your opinion, thoughts, insights as well.

Camp David Accords (Links to an external site.)

Camp David Accords and the Arab-Israeli Peace Process (Links to an external site.)

On This Day: Egypt’s President Sadat Assassinated