Question

Describe why the Persian Gulf War occurred and give an example of how it affected Americans.

Answer 1

Answer:

In August 1990, Iraq invaded the country of Kuwait to its southeast in a bid to gain more control over the lucrative oil supply of the Middle East. In response, the United States and the UN Security Council demanded that Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein withdraw Iraqi troops from Kuwait, but Hussein refused.

Answer 2

The Persian Gulf War occurred due to Iraqi aggression and affected USA's economy.

Explanation:

• The Gulf War was the result of the impending aggression of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, who  earlier tried to take over Kuwait in August 1990.
• Coalition forces first gathered in Saudi Arabia to protect the oil-rich country from Iraqi aggression.
• This hugely affected USA's economy.
• The war cost the United States and its allies $60 billion and helped set off an economic recession caused in part by a spike in oil prices.

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