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What did the Bush Administration claim that Saddam Hussein and the Iraqi government were hiding to hurt Americans?
Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
Which Iraqi group was supported by the government?
The Ba'ath Party
In September 2002, the US intelligence agency released reports that Iraq was finding yellowcake uranium from Niger in order to develop what type of weapons program?
Nuclear weapons
Before the invasion, UN weapons inspectors went to Iraq to search for WMDs and how many WMDs did they find?
None
Who was the leader of Iraq during the Iraq War?
Saddam Hussein
Which of the following is not a Weapon of Mass Destruction mentioned in the article?
WMD.
What was the name given to the quick and precise attack used by the United States in the initial attack?
US Initial Attack Name
Around how long did it take for the coalition forces to take the capital city of Baghdad?
just over one month
What year did the Iraq War begin?
The Iraq War began in 2003, specifically on March 19, when U.S. forces launched an invasion of Iraq.
True or False: There were no Weapons of Mass Destruction found by U.S. forces in Iraq
True. U.S. forces did not find any weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in Iraq after the invasion in 2003.
Why did the coalition forces decide to attack Iraq?
The coalition forces, primarily led by the United States, decided to attack Iraq in March 2003 with the stated objectives of destroying Iraqi weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ending the dictatorial rule of Saddam Hussein.
What happened to Saddam Hussein?
Saddam Hussein, the former president of Iraq, was executed on December 30, 2006, after being convicted of crimes against humanity by the Iraqi Special Tribunal for the Dujail massacre in 1982.
Who was the U.S. president during the Iraq War?
George W. Bush
True or False: The United States fought the war alone, without the help of any other countries.
False. The United States did not fight World War I alone; it entered the war as part of an alliance with other countries, primarily Britain, France, and their allies.
This was the military operation that took place in February 1991, involving a coalition of countries against Iraq.
Operation Desert Storm
This small oil-rich emirate was invaded by Iraq in 1990 and was the site of intense conflict during Operation Desert Storm
Kuwait
What 2001 event precipated the war, even though it had almost
nothing to do with Iraq?
The 2001 event that precipitated the war in Iraq was the September 11 attacks, even though it had almost nothing to do with Iraq.
Who was the U.S. Secretary of Defense?
Lloyd Austin
What term was given to the early bombing campaign?
Strategic bombing
What was the year when the Second Gulf War began?
2003
Which group did Bush say was responsible for the 9/11 attacks
Al-Qaeda
What year did Operation Iraqi Freedom begin?
2003
What was the cause of conflict for the Persian Gulf Conflict?
The U.S. believed Saddam Hussein was creating weapons of mass destruction
What did the Bush Administration claim that Saddam Hussein and the Iraqi government were hiding to hurt Americans?
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs)
In September 2002, the US intelligence agency released reports that Iraq was finding yellowcake uranium from Niger in order to develop what type of weapons program?
Nuclear weapons