Author Question: Which of the following is not accurate regarding American participation in the Persian Gulf War? ... (Read 89 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

Which of the following is not accurate regarding American participation in the Persian Gulf War?

A) It began after Saddam Hussein's Iraq occupied Kuwait.
B) U.S. military forces joined with a multinational coalition.
C) U.S. and its allies' forces overwhelmed the Iraqi military.
D) The war ended in 30 days with the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.
E) Both houses of congress endorsed military action although most Democrats voted against war.

Question 2

Although Ronald Reagan had been a vigorous Cold Warrior throughout his political career, why was he able to bring about a remarkable easing of Cold War tensions?

A) He developed a personal rapport with Leonid Brezhnev.
B) He offered SDI to the Soviet Union.
C) He allowed Casper Weinberger to lead negotiations.
D) He channeled money through the CIA to more moderate members of the Soviet Politburo.
E) He was willing to negotiate with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.