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Birth of the United States
The United States became the independent "United States of America" on July 4th in Philadelphia, when the Declaration of Independence was created. Declaration of Independence: as the formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies -
Birth of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia was officially considered a country/kingdom in 1932 after the kingdoms of Hejaz and Najd came to together by a royal decree. Royal Decree: an order given by a king or queen https://www.britannica.com/place/Saudi-Arabia/The-Kingdom-of-Saudi-Arabia -
Oil Trade
The United States buys a lot of oil from Saudi Arabia. They are both each others' major trade sources. Saudi Arabia is the United States 2nd leading trade for oil. Trading products seems to increase every year between the two. They have not declared an embargo. Embargo: ban on trade https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3584.htm -
World War II
The United States - Saudi Arabia alliance started around the time of World War II. They allied because they were both against communism. They were both also against the Soviet Union. They met in Riyadh to form the alliance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia%E2%80%93United_States_relations -
9/11 Attacks
On 9/11, while Saudi Arabia and the United States were allies, 15 of the attackers were Saudi Arabian citizens. The relationship has lasted through this attack. https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/us-saudi-relations -
Relationship Before
The United States and Saudi Arabia had a great relationship. Many presidents like John F. Kennedy had visited Saudi's kings. They didnt have much tension like they do now. Tension: mental or emotional strain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia%E2%80%93United_States_relations -
Relationship Today
The U.S. - Saudi Arabia alliance is very shaky. Saudi Arabia has been upset about some of the decisions the U.S. has made recently. They don't agree on regards with the country Israel and the invasion on Iraq. Invasion: an instance of invading a country or region with an armed force https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/us-saudi-relations