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Why did the United States lead a coalition to invade Iraq in 1991?

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A. There was a fundamentalist revolution in Iraq.
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B. Iraq had invaded Iran.
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C. An oil embargo had started in the Middle East,
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D. Iraq had invaded Kuwait.

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D. Iraq invaded Kuwait
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Answer:

The Correct Answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Iraq attacked the Sovereign nation of Kuwait to its southeast in an attempt to obtain more extra authority over the productive petroleum stocks of the Middle East.
  • In answer, the United States and the UN Security Council commanded that ruler of Iraq Saddam Hussein eliminate Iraqi troops, soldiers, from Kuwait, however, Hussein declined.

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