Question

What reason was given for the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003?

A.Saddam Hussein was planning another invasion of his neighbors. (Leaning towards this)

B.Saddam Hussein was attempting to make weapons of mass destruction.(or this one)

C.Iraq was about to declare war on the United States.

D.Iraq was stealing oil from Saudi Arabia.

Answer 1

The answer is B. (Saddam Hussein was planning another invasion of his neighbors)

Explanation: Iraq was attempting to produce weapons of mass destruction.When Iraq closed off their countries to NATO, the US and her allies believed that the Iraqis were trying to produce nuclear weapons, and so declared war and launched Operation Desert Storm to defeat Hussein's army and to overthrow the Hussein government.

Answer 2

The answer is B, he was hiding/making weapons of mass destruction, such as nukes and nerve gas.