Desert Storm

Why did the United Nations try to stop Iraq from taking over Kuwait in 1990?

• The United Nations wanted to destroy the country of Iraq.

• The only job of the United Nations is military action around the world.

• The economies of many countries depend on oil and Iraq's actions threatened that oil supply.

• The United Nations is required to intervene whenever the US President orders it to.

Answer explanation

The economies of many countries depend on oil and Iraq's actions threatened that oil supply.

The newspaper headlines above describe which event in Southwest Asia?

• Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003)

• Persian Gulf Conflict (1990-1991)

• US Invasion of Afghanistan (2001)

• World War II (1939-1945)

Answer explanation

The only conflict (we talk about) in Kuwait is the Persian Gulf Conflict.

• - Iraqi soldiers invaded Kuwait

• - US Troops help to Free Kuwait

• - Iraqi soldiers burn Kuwaiti oil fields as they leave.

What did the US and the coalition of countries call the military mission to recapture Kuwait?

• Operation Enduring Freedom

• Operation Dessert Time

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

How did Desert Storm end?

• The Iraqi government took over Kuwait. The war was lost.

• The Iraqi government would not agree to a truce.

• The Kuwaiti government agreed to a truce and withdrew from Iraq.

• The Iraqi government agreed to a truce and withdrew from Kuwait.

Who was the dictator of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War?

• Osama Bin Laden

• George Bush Sr.

• Saddam Hussein

• George W. Bush (Jr)

Why did the United States get involved in the Persian Gulf War?

• The US was happy about this invasion and wanted to support Saddam Hussein.

• The US was concerned about this invasion, as a lot of the country’s oil came from Kuwait & Saudi Arabia.

• The US was concerned about this invasion, as a lot of the country’s oil came from Turkey.

• The US loves war.

How long did the Desert Storm last?

• 6 weeks

• 6 months

• 6 years

• 6 decades

What was the primary objective of Operation Desert Storm?

• To liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation

• To invade Iraq and overthrow Saddam Hussein

• To establish a permanent US military base in the Middle East

• To secure oil fields in Saudi Arabia

Which international organization authorized the use of force in Desert Storm?

• NATO

• United Nations

• European Union

• Arab League

Who was the US President during Operation Desert Storm?

• Ronald Reagan

• Bill Clinton

• George H. W. Bush

• Barack Obama