President George H.W. Bush committed American troops to the 1991 Persian Gulf War _______________.

A) only after getting the approval of both America's allies and Congress
B) over the objections of America's allies, who would agree only to economic sanctions against Iraq
C) despite the opposition of the great majority of the American public, who wanted no part in another Vietnam
D) without consulting either America's allies or Congress

Persian Gulf War

A conflict (1990-1991) between Iraq and a coalition of countries led by the United States to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi annexation.

George H.W. Bush

The 41st President of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993, known for overseeing the end of the Cold War.

American Troops

Members of the United States Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, serving in various capacities domestically and abroad.