The Gulf War: Causes and Consequences

What was one of the main reasons Saddam Hussein believed he could invade Kuwait without facing severe consequences?

• He had the support of the United Nations.

• He believed the USSR would block any international action.

• He thought the USA would not intervene.

• He had a secret alliance with China.

Why did Saddam Hussein think the Arab world would support his invasion of Kuwait?

• He promised them a share of Kuwait's oil.

• He offered them financial incentives.

• He believed they were indebted to him for his stance against Iran.

• He had signed a mutual defense pact with them.

What was Saddam Hussein's strategy to deter international intervention by taking hostages?

• He intended to use them as bargaining chips for oil deals.

• He hoped their governments would avoid intervention to protect them.

• He wanted to use them as human shields.

• He planned to exchange them for military equipment.

What was Saddam Hussein's plan to win the war against the coalition forces?

• To form an alliance with Israel against the coalition.

• To use chemical weapons against the coalition.

• To conquer Saudi Arabia and expand his territory.

• To inflict heavy casualties on coalition forces to force a withdrawal.

How did the coalition forces respond to Saddam Hussein's attempt to provoke Israel into the conflict?

• They increased their military presence in Israel.

• They ignored the provocation to maintain coalition unity.

• They launched a counterattack on Iraq.

• They sought a diplomatic resolution with Iraq.