Unit 14 Vocabulary

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A military conflict that lasted from August 2, 1990 to February 28, 1991, primarily between Iraq and a coalition of United Nations’ forces, led by the United States, following Iraq’s invasion and annexation of Kuwait.

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Persian Gulf War

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A country in the Middle East, on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf.  Located on the northern edge of Arabian Peninsula bordering Iraq to the north, and Saudi Arabia to the south. 

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Kuwait

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The 41st president of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993.  His presidency focused on foreign policy including the reunification of Germany and the Gulf War, where the U.S. ended the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait.

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George H.W. Bush

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The 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001.  In 1998 he became the second U.S. president to be impeached, but was acquitted by the Senate in 1999.

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Bill Clinton

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The 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009.  He led the U.S. response to the September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001 and initiated the Iraq War in 2003. 

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George W. Bush

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International agreements or efforts to limit the development, production, deployment, or use of weapons.

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arms control

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The 5th President of Iraq, serving from 1979 to 2003, known for his brutal and autocratic rule.

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Saddam Hussein

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When a country’s total value of imports (goods and services it buys from other countries) exceeds the total value of its exports (goods and services it sells to other countries).

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trade deficit

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A country in the Middle East, known for its vast oil reserves.

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Iraq

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The basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death.

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human rights