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What was the Most important world event in 2006?
There are several historical events that happened in 2006. These include the magnitude 6.9 earthquake on January 8th, with epicenter just off the Greek island and was felt throughout the entire eastern Mediterranean Sea. On March 11th, Michelle Bachelet is inaugurated as the first female president of Chile.
Did Saddam Hussein cause the Persian gulf?
In 1990 Saddam Hussein ordered Iraqi troops to invade the sovereign nation of Kuwait to plunder its wealth, oil was involved in an indirect way in that most of the Kuwaiti wealth was due to oil production. But the world stepped in when an aggressive dictatorship invaded an established nation with the purpose of seizing its land and resources. Upon their eviction by the allied troops in 1991, the Iraqis set much of the oil fields ablaze causing an eco disaster of global proportions.
The Burr Conspiracy was an unsuccessful attempt to?
The Burr Conspiracy was an unsuccessful attempt by former VP Aaron Burr to take over land in the West and form his own country with him as Dictator.
Was Saddam Hussein a good leader?
he was not a very good leader all he wanted was power and to take over land that wasnot his and to take control of the oil population. He used chemical weapons to remove Kurdis people from their villages in northern Iraq and 5,000 women, men and children died.
Why did Saddam Hussein attack the Kurds?
Saddam Hussein, strapped for cash due to his eight-year war in Iran on behalf of the U.S., decided to regain Kuwait as a means of increasing his income. Kuwait had been carved out of southern Iraq by British troops. When asked her thoughts on this move, U.S. Ambassador April Glaspie replied that the U.S. government had "no opinion" and that the matter of Kuwait was not associated with North America. But when he moved his troops into Kuwait, President George H.W. Bush mobilized a United Nations force against him, backed by a U.S. $4 billion secret fund provided by his business associates in Saudi Arabia.Answer1. misreading position of US Before the invasion of Kuwait, Saddam Hussein had met with the American ambassador to discuss the problems Iraq had with Kuwait. From the meeting, Saddam Hussein believed that the Americans were sympathetic to Iraq's situation and were not likely to go to Kuwait's aid. this might have encouraged the Iraqi leader to think that he would not face severe consequences.2. Saddam Hussein's leadershipSaddam Hussein, a Sunni Muslim, had always seen himself as a great leader of the Arab world. In his eyes, Kuwait's repeated refusals to give in to Iraqi demands were seen as defiance and a personal attack on him.Saddam Hussein was also worried that there would be an uprising in Iraq against him, especially by the Shi'a Muslims, who formed the majority in Iraq. the Iran-Iraq war had left the Iraqi economy and country devastated. Although Saddam Hussein claimed that the war with Iran had been a success, it did not appear to his people. prices of basic necessities were extremely high and the people were unhappy with him. moreover, the Iraqi government had built up a large army numbering a million personnel during the war. Saddam Hussein feared that the Iraqi army would turn against him if the situation in Iraq did not improve.He is person who is filled with ambitions and would not like others to defy against him. he wants everyone to do at his bidding. to prevent defiance, Hussein had to be very firm.3. Iraq's official reason4. worsening relationshipAfter Saddam ended his war with Iran, Iraq was in debt. Many accusations were thrown at Kuwait, 1st it was Kuwait was stealing oil from Iraq (Kuwait is an oil rich country) after that, Saddam claimed that Kuwait is a part of Iraq. That's when he cowardly invaded a small neighbor, and was forced out of Kuwait at Feb 26 1991 where his so called brave soldiers were running away back to Iraq.To get access to oil and control more land and power
What was George Bush's reason for not invading Iraq after Desert Storm?
The United States led coalition during the First Gulf War showed remarkable restraint before beginning the air war and ultimate land invasion into Kuwait and Iraq. The coalition operation began with Operation Desert Shield sending the bulk forces to secure Saudi Arabia. Once diplomacy failed to secure Saddam Hussein's withdrawal did the phase of Desert Storm begin.
Which land is between two rivers?
Mesopotamia is Greek for "[land] between rivers." Mesopotamia is the land area found in the Tigris-Euphrates river system. It is generally found in Iraq and parts of Syria."Ardulfurataini Watan" (The Land of The Two Rivers)(Arabic: أرض الفراتين‎) is the old national anthem of Iraq.The anthem was adopted in 1979, written by Shafiq Alkamali with music by Walid Georges Gholmieh. After the ousting of the Saddam Hussein government in 2003, the Iraqi government selected a new national anthem, Mawtini.
What is the most typical way a dictator gains power?
A dictator usually gains power by taking over other countires/land. At least I think haha
Did a dictator rule all the land?
Yes, dictators rules everything and everyone. They are only concerned about themselves and what they can get for themselves. There are no rights for people and a dictator kills those who oppose him.
How did former slaves envision freedom?
former slaves envision freedom from few former slaves were able to own land
What were the causes for the kurdish genocide?
The Kurdish genocide was mainly caused by the policies of the Iraqi government under Saddam Hussein, who sought to suppress Kurdish nationalism and opposition. The genocide included chemical attacks, mass executions, and forced displacements of Kurdish populations in Iraq. The Anfal campaign, which lasted from 1986 to 1989, was a major component of the genocide.
Operation dessert storm?
Operation Desert Storm is also known as the First Gulf War. It was American coalition response to the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq's Saddam Hussein. The first phase of the operation was Desert Shield to protect Saudi Arabia from invasion. The second phase was Desert Storms through an air and land war resulting in a decisive American victory in 1991.
