Question 114

Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?

To force the Iraqi military from KuwaitCorrect answer
Because Germany attacked U.S. ships
Because Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
To stop the spread of communism

Official answer

To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait

Explanation

Iraq invaded and occupied Kuwait in 1990. A U.S.-led international coalition fought the Persian Gulf War in 1991 to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait.

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