The Iraq War and fight against terrorism post-9/11 resulted in significant federal spending on homeland security, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the centralization of power to combat terrorism.
The Iraq War and the fight against terrorism had significant causes and effects. The 9/11 attacks prompted the U.S. to launch wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, leading to massive federal spending on homeland security. The passage of acts like the Patriot Act and the Homeland Security Act centralizes power to combat terrorism.