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Conflict in the Middle East

Question 3 • Yolo World History Term B Credit Recovery

Why did Saddam Hussein use weapons of mass destruction against Kurdish people and Shiite Muslims?

Answer
A
They started a turf war within Iraq’s borders.
B
They sided with Kuwait in the Persian Gulf War.
C
They plotted to give control of Iraq to Saudi Arabia.
D
They rebelled against Saddam Hussein’s rule.

Explanation

Saddam Hussein used force, including weapons of mass destruction against Kurdish communities, to crush opposition to his rule. Shiite Muslims also faced violent repression after rebelling against his government. Therefore, the best answer is “They rebelled against Saddam Hussein’s rule.”

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