Saddam's Rise To Power

Question 1

Strong power base

Answer 1

Controls key positions in Ba’ath party- loyalty

Question 2

Repression

Answer 2

1. Control of army 1976

2. Rotated officers- indoctrination

Question 3

Popularity

Answer 3

1. Oil wealth improved society

2. 1972- nationalisation of oil

Question 4

Control

Answer 4

1. Education was designed to promote love and unity

2. Controlled almost every aspect of society