The Persian Gulf Wars WarmUp Questions CPS Questions

The Persian Gulf Wars

Warm-Up Questions CPS Questions (1 - 2) Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Overview Ø The historical situation of Iraq under the rule of Saddam Hussein Ø The historical events associated with the 1991 Persian Gulf War Ø Events surrounding the 2003 US invasion of Iraq Ø US attempts to stabilize Iraq since the 2003 invasion Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Quick Write If you had been secretary of state when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, what course of action would you have recommended to the president? Explain your recommendation. (Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS) Chapter 1, Lesson 3

The Historical Situation of Iraq Under the Rule of Saddam Hussein Ø Saddam Hussein came to power in Iraq as deputy leader in a 1968 coup Ø By 1979 he had become the undisputed leader of the country Chapter 1, Lesson 3 Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 1987 The Christian Science Monitor

The Historical Situation of Iraq Under the Rule of Saddam Hussein, cont. Ø In 1980 Saddam Hussein’s forces invaded Iran Ø Iraq claimed victory but didn’t really get much from it Ø During the Iran-Iraq War, Kurdish separatists in Iraq sided with Iran Ø As a result, the Hussein regime went after the Kurds with a vengeance in the Anfal campaign Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Historical Events Associated With the 1991 Persian Gulf War Ø On 2 August 1990 Iraq invaded Kuwait Ø World leaders condemned the move at once Ø US President George H. W. Bush lined up an international coalition Ø UN Security Council passed resolutions calling on Iraq to leave Kuwait Chapter 1, Lesson 3 Robert Harbison / © 1991 The Christian Science Monitor

Historical Events Associated With the 1991 Persian Gulf War, cont. Ø On 17 January 1991 the coalition began bombing the Iraqis Ø On 24 February, the ground war began Ø The coalition routed Iraqi forces in the “ 100 -hour war” Ø President Bush declared Kuwait liberated Chapter 1, Lesson 3 Peter Main / © 1991 The Christian Science Monitor

Events Surrounding the 2003 US Invasion of Iraq Ø Hussein’s possible continuing development of WMDs worried the United States and its allies Ø October 2002: Congress passed the Iraq War Resolution Ø March 2003: US armed forces and coalition forces began their assault Chapter 1, Lesson 3 Peter Main / © 1991 The Christian Science Monitor

US Attempts to Stabilize Iraq Since 2003 Invasion Ø Major combat was over, but the insurgency was just beginning Ø Car, roadside, and suicide bombings Ø “Al-Qaeda in Iraq”— mostly Sunni Iraqis who felt they were losing the privileged position held under Hussein Chapter 1, Lesson 3 Andy Nelson / © 2003 The Christian Science Monitor

US Attempts to Stabilize Iraq Since 2003 Invasion, cont. Ø In early 2007 the United States implemented a new approach in Iraq: troop “surge” Ø By September 2007 the surge was working Ø On 31 January 2009 Iraqis went to the polls for provincial elections Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Learning Check CPS Questions (3 - 4) Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Activity 1: The Persian Gulf Wars Review Find and circle the vocabulary words in the word find puzzle Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Activity 2: Events Leading to the 2003 US Invasion of Iraq What main events led to the invasion of Iraq by US and coalition forces in 2003? Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Activity 3: Evaluating a Course of Action The US administration under President George H. W. Bush chose not to overthrow Saddam Hussein after the liberation of Kuwait. 1. What were the reasons for not doing so? 2. With the benefit of hindsight, do you think this was the right decision? Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Technology Enrichment Iraq Quick Facts 1. What is another name for “marsh Arabs” in Iraq? 2. Approximately what percentage of the marshes in Iraq did Saddam Hussein drain? 3. How many provinces does Iraq have? 4. Name at least 3 provinces of Iraq. 5. On what date did Talabani become president of Iraq? Bonus Question: Name one of the two leading clerics who were prominent during the Iraq War Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Review Ø By 1979 Saddam Hussein had become the undisputed leader of Iraq Ø On 2 August 1990 Iraq invaded Kuwait Ø 1991 Persian Gulf War: the coalition routed Iraqi forces in the “ 100 -hour war” Ø Hussein’s possible development of WMD worried the United States and its allies Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Review, cont. Ø March 2003: US armed forces and coalition forces began their assault Ø Major combat was over, but the insurgency was just beginning Ø In 2007, the United States implemented a troop “surge” and it worked Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Review Questions CPS Questions (5 - 6) Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Summary Ø The historical situation of Iraq under the rule of Saddam Hussein Ø The historical events associated with the 1991 Persian Gulf War Ø Events surrounding the 2003 US invasion of Iraq Ø US attempts to stabilize Iraq since the 2003 invasion Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Next…. Ø Done—The Persian Gulf Wars Ø Next—Islamic Fundamentalism and Terrorism Chapter 1, Lesson 3 Andy Nelson / © 2001 The Christian Science Monitor