The Bush Presidency

Question 1

What was Bush’s first objective in the Gulf?

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to restore Kuwait’s independence

Question 2

In his speech, Bush refers to the larger state of ✔ IraqPanama the Soviet Unionthe United States invading the smaller country of Costa RicaPanama✔ Kuwait.

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Iraq

Question 3

What was another stated goal of US involvement?

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to guarantee the safety of the Persian Gulf

Question 4

What does Bush mean when he says he and Gorbachev are building a new relationship?

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The United States and the Soviet Union are now allies instead of enemies.

Question 5

Choose the right conflict to complete the sentence.The East-West confrontation Bush mentions is World War II✔ the Cold Warthe Vietnam War.

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the Cold War

Question 6

According to Bush, why can’t Iraq be allowed to succeed in its invasion?

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The world’s access to oil would be endangered.

Question 7

According to Bush, how could the Gulf War make America’s economic situation worse?

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Higher oil prices and higher defense costs would mean slower growth and more debt.

Question 8

In Bush’s view, the Gulf situation should alert Americans to which economic weaknesses?

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Its overreliance on foreign oil and too much debt.

Question 9

What is the “new partnership of nations” that Bush mentions?

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the alliance against Iraq

Question 10

Who is the “one so ruthless” that Bush refers to?

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Saddam Hussein

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