SMHS Persian Gulf War and War on Terror

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The region depicted or shown on the map is commonly referred to as the _______________.

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Middle East

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What is the United States' main economic interest in Southwest Asia?

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oil

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The US wanted ________ and ____________ in the Middle East because it often made it easier to get oil.

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Peace ; stability

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Two main reasons for continued interest in Middle East: Oil and terrorism, oil and diamonds, diamonds and textiles, land and religion

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Oil and terrorism

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The U.S. is disliked in the Middle East for many reasons EXCEPT: The U.S. supports the country of Israel, which many believe was wrongfully taken from the Palestinian Muslims and given to the Jews., The U.S. has tried to control countries in the Middle East for their own good, including putting Saddam Hussein in power and then removing him from power in Iraq., The U.S. has allied itself with Iran in order to gain control of much of the oil in the Middle East., The U.S. has used drones to kill terrorist in many Middle Eastern countries, sometimes killing civilians.

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The U.S. has allied itself with Iran in order to gain control of much of the oil in the Middle East.

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In what year did the Persian Gulf War start? Options: 2002, 1985, 1990, 2015

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1990

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What caused the Persian Gulf War?

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Iraq invaded Kuwait hoping to have control of the oil.

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What was Desert Storm all about?

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The invasion of Kuwait by Iraq and the extrication and conflict that ensued.

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How did the US carry out Operation Desert Storm?

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With the help of a United Nations coalition the US defeated the enemy.

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Who was the Iraqi leader?

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Saddam Hussein