Gulf War 1 Review

The Persian Gulf War began in 1991 when Iraq invaded __________.

• Germany

• Poland

• Kuwait

• Iran

What was the real reason that Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait?

• He wanted Kuwaits oils reserves

• Kuwait should be part of Iraq it was taken unfairly by the League of Nations

• The people of Kuwait asked for his help liberating them from a tyrannical dictator

• Kuwait bombed Iraq and his country was retailiating

Who was the President during the Persian Gulf War?

• George HW Bush (father of George W Bush)

• George W Bush jr (son)

• Richard Nixon

• John F Kennedy

Who fought against Iraq in the Persian Gulf War (Gulf War I)?

• Kuwait only

• Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

• The United States, and a coalition of about 32 other countries

• Every country in the entire world took part in this war

Operation _____________________ was the first phase of the Gulf War where the United States sent troops to protect Saudi Arabia.

• Desert Stronghold

• Desert Shield

• Desert Oasis

• Desert Protector

Why did the U.S. send troops into Saudi Arabia?

• The U.S. troops wanted to take over Saudi Arabia and make it a U.S. territory

• The troops fled Kuwait to go to Saudi Arabia after Saddam Hussein drove them out

• To protect the Saudi Arabian oil fields because they are the worlds major oil producer

• Saudi Arabia helped Saddam Hussein invade Kuwait so the U.S. attacked them first

A massive bombing campaign using stealth bombers, cruise missiles , and smart bombs was known as ___________________________.

• Desert Stronghold

• Desert Shield

• Desert Storm

• Desert Sabre

What was Operation Desert Sabre?

• The local people rose up and fought against Iraqui forces using swords

• The U.S. and UN forces used chemical weapons to kill the Iraqui invadors.

• Primarily an air battle with many fighter planes shooting down the Iraqui airforce

• The Coalitions ground offensive using foot soldiers to finish the war

How many days did it take for the U.S. led forces to retake Kuwait's capital and force Iraq to retreat?

• 60 days

• 7 days

• 4 days

• 10 days

What happened to Saddam Hussein?

• He was killed in battle

• He was deposed (removed as the leader of Iraq)

• He stayed in power as the leader of Iraq

• He was tried for war crimes and sent to Guantanamo Bay