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Question 5 • United States History and Geography

As the leader of Iraq in the 1990s, Saddam Hussein

Answer
A
was accused of shipping drugs to the United States.
B
ruled during a peaceful time in Iraq’s history.
C
was tolerant of Iraqi citizens with different views.
D
used chemical weapons against his own people.

Explanation

Saddam Hussein’s government used chemical weapons against Iraqi civilians, including during the 1988 attack on the Kurdish town of Halabja. Iraq was not peaceful under his rule, and he violently suppressed people who opposed him. Therefore, the correct choice is A, “used chemical weapons against his own people.”

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