Asked by Jairus Knudsen on Jun 18, 2024

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What sparked the 1991 Persian Gulf War?

A) Syria's invasion of Israel
B) Saudi Arabia's invasion of Iraq
C) Iraq's invasion of Kuwait
D) Iran's battleships in the Persian Gulf

Persian Gulf War

was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of 34 nations led by the United States in 1990-1991, triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

Iraq's Invasion

Refers typically to the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a coalition led by the United States, under the premise of eliminating weapons of mass destruction and bringing about regime change.

Kuwait

A country located at the tip of the Persian Gulf in the Middle East, known for its significant oil reserves and strategic geopolitical importance.

  • Acquire knowledge about the effects of American international policies in the 1980s on global and domestic fronts, with a focus on the Iran-Contra affair and the Persian Gulf War.
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Reynan CuyomJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990 sparked the Persian Gulf War in 1991. Iraq's leader, Saddam Hussein, claimed that Kuwait was historically a part of Iraq and accused Kuwait of destabilizing the region by overproducing oil and driving down prices. Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait, prompting the United States and a coalition of other countries to launch Operation Desert Storm in January 1991 to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait.