THE 1970S 1969 1979
CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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Question
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Why did Iraq invade Kuwait?
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To gain control of oil fields and reserves
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To stop Kuwait from building nuclear weapons
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To protect the Arab culture
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To overthrow Kuwait’s harsh dictator
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Iraq’s leader, Saddam Hussein, ordered the invasion and occupation of Kuwait with the apparent aim of acquiring that nation’s large oil reserves, canceling a large debt Iraq owed Kuwait, and expanding Iraqi power in the region.
Detailed explanation-2: -On August 2, 1990, at about 2 a.m. local time, Iraqi forces invade Kuwait, Iraq’s tiny, oil-rich neighbor.
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