The Gulf War as a Display of US Power
Learning Objective
I can evaluate how America's actions in the Gulf War reflect its position as a dominant world power.
Practice Questions
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1. The video describes the initial justification for the 2003 invasion of Iraq as a response to what perceived threat? A) Iraq's invasion of Kuwait B) Iraq's alleged possession of weapons of mass destruction and ties to terrorism C) Iraq's alliance with al-Qaeda D) Iraq's attacks on US embassies
2. How did the 9/11 terrorist attacks influence the Bush administration's decision to take military action in Iraq, according to the video?
3. The video mentions that Saddam Hussein had a history of using chemical weapons. How did this history contribute to the perception of Iraq as a threat to global security?
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Iraq War 2003 Explained | Why Bush and Blair attacked Saddam Hussein
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