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Conflict in the Middle East

Question 2 • Yolo World History Term B Credit Recovery

Why does President Bush believe that military action is the best course to restore peace and liberate Kuwait?

Answer
A
Peaceful negotiations and sanctions have failed to produce results.
B
Allies of the US and Kuwait have become impatient for action.
C
Hussein has a powerful army that only the US can compete with.
D
Kuwaiti forces have secured and stabilized the region.

Explanation

President Bush argues that diplomatic efforts and economic sanctions have not persuaded Saddam Hussein to withdraw from Kuwait. Since those peaceful measures have failed, he presents military action as necessary to restore peace and liberate Kuwait. The other choices do not give the reason Bush uses for taking action.

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