What was the historical outcome of the conflict? How was it resolved? Your opinion on which side was “right” and why? Conflicts (choose 1 listed below) Bay of Pigs Invasion Invasion of Grenada Bombing of Libya Invasion of Panama Gulf War Intervention

Understanding history often relates to understanding multiple opinions and perspectives that exist during a conflict. From the list below, choose a historical conflict that involved the United States. Find at least 3 primary sources on the event and write a 3-5 page essay that addresses the following: What is the conflict? How did it arise? What is the historical background of the event? What are the 2 sides or perspectives of the conflict? How do they differ and why? What was the historical outcome of the conflict? How was it resolved? Your opinion on which side was “right” and why?

Conflicts (choose 1 listed below)

Bay of Pigs Invasion Invasion of Grenada

Bombing of Libya Invasion of Panama

Gulf War Intervention in the Somali Civil War

War in Afghanistan Iraq War (2003-2011)

Essay is to be in 12 pt. Times New Roman font, have a cover page with your name, title of assignment, and writing is to be double spaced. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a serious offense and any part of your work that is plagiarized will result in a zero for this assignment and NO opportunity to make it up. When in doubt cite your sources. If you need assistance with this please speak with me. Citations will follow the Chicago Style for citation.