The gulf war Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the Gulf War fought between?
A
Iraq and a coalition of nations that included Kuwait, the US, United Kingdom, France, Saudi Arabia and more.
2
Q
How and when did the Gulf War begin?
A
When Iraq invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990
3
Q
What was the primary reasons Iraq invaded Kuwait.
A
Money and Power
4
Q
Who was the leader in Iraq during the Gulf War?
A
Saddam Hussein
5
Q
Several Nations attacked Iraq to help Kuwait - what was this attack called?
A
Operation Desert Storm
6
Q
On February 28, 1991 President Bush ended the war by announcing a _____________.
A
Cease fire
7
Q
When Iraq refused to comply with the inspections of their weapons by the United Nations what war started?
A
The Iraq War
8
Q
How much did the Gulf War cost the United States government?
A
61 Billion Dollars
