Libyan Civil War
I. Introduction A. By a show of hands, who has been following the recent happenings in Libya? B. The ongoing civil war in Libya and the role the United States played in overturning Moammar Gaddafi is an important account that every American should know.
OVERVIEW: There is a lot more to the Libyan war than could be explained in five minutes; but today I am going to give you some background on the situation, talk about the United States’ involvement, and recap the events of the war.
II. Body A. Before we get into the Civil War, some background on the country itself is necessary 1. Libya’s geography 2. Moammar Gaddafi as a colonel, dictator, and tyrant 3. Uprising of the people