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Nationalism in the Middle East

Question 1 • 12011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-World History and Geography S2

Which statements accurately describe the Persian Gulf War? Check all that apply.No Arab nations joined the UN coalition.The UN coalition forced Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait.UN forces conquered the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.Saudi Arabia was concerned about Iraq’s occupation of Kuwait.Iraq had a chance to peacefully withdraw from Kuwait but refused.

Answer
A
No Arab nations joined the UN coalition.
B
The UN coalition forced Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait.
C
UN forces conquered the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.
D
Saudi Arabia was concerned about Iraq’s occupation of Kuwait.
E
Iraq had a chance to peacefully withdraw from Kuwait but refused.

Explanation

The UN-led coalition defeated Iraqi forces in Kuwait and compelled Iraq to withdraw, so statement B is accurate. Saudi Arabia feared that Iraq’s occupation of Kuwait could threaten its own security, making D accurate. Iraq was given opportunities to leave Kuwait peacefully but did not do so; coalition forces did not conquer Baghdad, and several Arab nations joined the coalition.

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