What is the nickname for the Persian Gulf War?
Persian Gulf War Review

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Operation Desert Storm
Answer explanation
The nickname for the Persian Gulf War is "Operation Desert Storm," which refers to the combat phase of the war that began in January 1991. The other options, such as Operation Iraqi Freedom, pertain to different conflicts.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who was the dictator of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War?
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Saddam Hussein
Answer explanation
Saddam Hussein was the dictator of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War, which took place from 1990 to 1991. He led Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, prompting a coalition response led by the United States.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In what year did Iraq invade Kuwait?
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1990
Answer explanation
Iraq invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990, leading to international condemnation and the Gulf War. The other years listed do not correspond to the invasion date.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why did the United States get involved in the Persian Gulf War?
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The US was concerned about this invasion, as a lot of the country’s oil came from Kuwait & Saudi Arabia.
Answer explanation
The correct choice highlights that the US was concerned about the invasion of Kuwait because a significant portion of its oil supply came from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, making it a strategic interest for the US.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What did Saddam Hussein do before leaving Kuwait?
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Set the oil fields on fire.
Answer explanation
Before leaving Kuwait, Saddam Hussein ordered the destruction of oil fields, setting them on fire as a tactic of sabotage. This act caused significant environmental damage and was a key event during the Gulf War.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was the name of the conflict in January 1991, when President Bush and the United Nations sent in troops to restore peace in Kuwait, lasting six weeks?
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Persian Gulf War
Answer explanation
The conflict in January 1991 aimed to restore peace in Kuwait after Iraq's invasion. It is known as the Persian Gulf War, which lasted six weeks, distinguishing it from other major conflicts like World War II and the Vietnam War.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was the name of Iraq's Dictator, who ordered the invasion of Kuwait in August 1990, for which the US forced their withdraw in the 1991 Gulf War?
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Saadam Hussein
Answer explanation
The correct answer is Saddam Hussein, who was the dictator of Iraq. He ordered the invasion of Kuwait in August 1990, leading to the Gulf War, where the US and coalition forces intervened to force his withdrawal in 1991.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990 in order to capture what major resource?
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OIL
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which Iraqi dictator was later captured and executed by the World Court (UN) and United States?
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Saddam Hussein
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