Saddam Hussein (1937–2006) Flashcards
When was Saddam Hussein born?
April 28, 1937
Where was Saddam Hussein born?
Al-Awja, near Tikrit, Iraq
What political party did Saddam Hussein join in the 1950s?
The Ba’ath Party
Why did Saddam flee Iraq in 1959?
He fled after a failed assassination attempt on the Iraqi president.
When did Saddam Hussein become the president of Iraq?
In 1979
What major economic action did Saddam Hussein take in the early 1970s?
He nationalized Iraq’s oil industry.
Which two major wars did Saddam Hussein start during his presidency?
The Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) and the invasion of Kuwait (1990)
How long did the Iran-Iraq War last?
Eight years (1980-1988)
What event led to the Gulf War in 1991?
Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990
Who led the coalition that expelled Iraq from Kuwait in the Gulf War?
The United States
What were the primary historical influences on Saddam’s rise to power?
Post-colonial struggles, Arab nationalism, and the Cold War
How did Saddam Hussein contribute to Iraq’s modernization?
He used oil revenues to fund infrastructure, education, and health systems.
What methods did Saddam Hussein use to maintain control in Iraq?
Repression, secret police, mass executions, and propaganda.
What was the result of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003?
Saddam Hussein was overthrown and later captured.
When was Saddam Hussein executed?
In 2006
