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Operation Desert Storm was the name of

A
the ground invasion in Kuwait.
B
the conflict within Saudi Arabia.
C
the prewar strategy in Iraq.
D
the postwar regime in Kuwait.
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The Department of Homeland Security was created to

A
keep noncitizens from entering the United States.
B
protect the United States from terrorist attacks.
C
make US citizens more secure in their homes.
D
strengthen US military presence overseas.
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Why did Saddam Hussein use weapons of mass destruction against Kurdish people and Shiite Muslims?

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.
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Arab forces most likely fought with the United States in the Gulf War because

A
they wanted greater US influence in the Gulf.
B
they had a longstanding alliance with the United States
C
they hoped to invade Iraq for its oil supplies.
D
they wanted to protect their own resources.
5

Al-Qaeda’s main targets on September 11, 2001, were

A
Boston, Pennsylvania, and New York City.
B
Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.
C
New York City and Washington, DC.
D
Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC.
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At the end of the Persian Gulf War, what did Iraq agree to do? Select two answers.eliminate any long-range missiles it possessedremove President Saddam Hussein from powerrecognize Kuwait’s right to exist independentlyprotect Saudi Arabia from attacks on its oil supplyhelp restore Kuwait’s economy to its prewar state

A
eliminate any long-range missiles it possessed
B
remove President Saddam Hussein from power
C
recognize Kuwait’s right to exist independently
D
protect Saudi Arabia from attacks on its oil supply
E
help restore Kuwait’s economy to its prewar state
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Which statements about Saddam Hussein are accurate? Select three answers.He was a dictator.He was president of Iran.He was overthrown.He invaded Iraq in 1980.He committed war crimes.

A
He was a dictator.
B
He was president of Iran.
C
He was overthrown.
D
He invaded Iraq in 1980.
E
He committed war crimes.
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Why was the US invasion of Iraq controversial?

A
Many nations strongly supported the Iraqi government.
B
Iraq had been an ally to the United States and Europe for many years.
C
Many did not agree that Iraq presented a terrorist threat.
D
Iraq was allied with the Taliban, but it was not responsible for 9/11.
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Why did Saudi Arabia fear an Iraqi invasion?

A
Iraq invaded nearby Kuwait for its oil.
B
Iran and Iraq were at war near the Saudi border.
C
Iraq attacked ships in Saudi Arabian waters.
D
Saudi Arabia was Kuwait’s closest ally.
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Al-QaedaThe TalibanSaddam HusseinOsama bin Laden

A
Al-Qaeda
B
The Taliban
C
Saddam Hussein
D
Osama bin Laden

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