Saddams Rise To Power Flashcards
Saddam’s political skills
His influence?
Which party did he join?
Nasser was his role model / influence.
Saddam joined the Ba’ath party and rose up through the ranks and the party seized power in 1968.
What effect did the death of King Faisal have?
The death of King Faisal ended the line of monarchs and opened up an opportunity for the baathists to seize power.
Saddam was involved in the first attempt of assigning who and why?
Saddam was involved in the first attempt of assignations General Qasim who was leading Iraq and the Baathist party wanted out of the way.
When did Saddam become security organiser for the Baathist and what did he use as an control method?
In 1964 he became security organiser and he used terror as an control method and got away with it as he was at the heart of the party.
What is the significance of Saddam’s cousin Ahmed Al Bakr being president in 1968?
With Al Bakr being his cousin it was easier for Saddam to control him and take over at a later date and it ,ade sure the power would be kept within the family.
How did the Cold War benefit the Baathists ?
The Baathists supported the non-communist west which brought support US support. Iraq played off Russia and US.
Which movement did Saddam lead after Egypt was defeated?
He became the Leader of the anti-Israel movement after Israel after a problem had started growing in Israel and Egypt was defeated.
What did Saddam do to bring support and money in 1972?
Saddam nationalised Iraq oil so it brought more money into the economy and brought him support from people.
What else did Saddam bring to Iraq?
Saddam brought free healthcare and education.
What did Saddam build ?
Saddam built a cult of personality.
When did Saddam become in 1975 and start to develop?
Saddam became General and started to develop his power base.
How did Saddam bring fear to Iraq?
What did fear bring?
Saddam had the IIS (secret police) and purge of the Baathist party in 1979 to eliminate opposition. The fear brought loyalty and power.
