13 Questions
What was the main reason for Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990?
To gain control over the lucrative oil supply of the Middle East
What was the response of the United States and the UN Security Council to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait?
They demanded Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein to withdraw Iraqi troops from Kuwait
What was the name of the intensive bombing campaign against strategic Iraqi locations led by a United States-led coalition of 34 nations?
Operation Desert Storm
What action did Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein take at the end of February 1991?
He signed a cease-fire agreement and released Kuwait
What was the primary concern of US officials regarding Iraq's invasion of Kuwait?
The fear of Saddam Hussein gaining control over a significant portion of the world's oil reserves
What was the immediate response of the United States and the United Nations Security Council to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait?
Condemnation and imposition of economic sanctions on Iraq
What was the purpose of Operation Desert Shield?
To protect Saudi Arabia and liberate Kuwait
Which military leaders orchestrated the US-led attack during Operation Desert Storm?
General Colin Powell and General Norman Schwarzkopf
What type of missiles did Iraq launch at civilian and military targets in Saudi Arabia and Israel during the Gulf War?
"Scud" missiles
What was the significance of the Gulf War in terms of American conflict history?
It was the first American conflict shown on live television
What was the outcome of the four-day ground campaign during the Gulf War?
Iraqi forces fled Kuwait and President Bush declared a ceasefire
Why was Saddam Hussein allowed to remain in power in Iraq after the Gulf War?
"UN coalition focused on removing Iraq from Kuwait, not on ousting Saddam Hussein"
What did the Gulf War signal about US foreign policy towards the Middle East at the end of the twentieth century?
"Increasing entanglement in Middle Eastern politics"
Test your knowledge of the events leading up to and during the Gulf War in 1990-1991. Learn about the United States-led coalition's response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and the subsequent military actions.
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