Why was Operation Desert Storm considered a success by the American people, while Operation Iraqi Freedom was not?
a. Although President George H. W. Bush and President George W. Bush both acted unilaterally, the quick, decisive victory in Desert Storm brought approval from the American people, while the drawn-out occupation in Iraq brought disapproval.
b. President George H. W. Bush acted multilaterally and carried out the operation quickly and with few casualties, while President George W. Bush acted unilaterally and the operation became drawn out, resulting in many casualties.
c. Although far more people died during Desert Storm, most of them were Iraqi people, not U.S. military personnel, so Americans considered the operation successful.
d. President George H. W. Bush acted unilaterally in Desert Storm and the operation was quick and decisive, which made the American people feel safe, while President George W. Bush wasted time trying to secure approval, which made Americans feel their president was not a good decision maker.
Question 2
Which of the following best describes why the United States has been reshaping its military planning in recent years?
a. because the war on terror will require increased engagement in more countries of the type seen during the occupation of Iraq
b. because the war on terror requires the United States to be prepared for a nuclear holocaust
c. because the United States has to deal with terrorists, who are all suicide bombers who care nothing for life
d. because the war on terror requires the military to confront unconventional tactics such as ambushes and hostage taking
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