Author Question: In the months prior to waging war against Iraq, the Bush administration said that military action ... (Read 71 times)

darbym82 · **on:** Sep 12, 2019

Question 1

Which of the following is true of the beliefs of neoconservatives with regard to military action against the Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq?

a. They believed that such a war would allow the United States to reshape the Middle East, oppose tyranny,and spread democracy.
b. They warned that instability in Iraq could make that country a refuge for Taliban leaders and supportersfleeing Afghanistan.
c. They warned that a very large military force would be needed to stabilize post-war Iraq.
d. They believed that such a move would destabilize the entire Middle East.

Question 2

In the months prior to waging war against Iraq, the Bush administration said that military action against that country was necessary because

a. Saddam Hussein was planning another invasion of Kuwait.
b. Saddam Hussein was attempting to acquire nuclear weapons.
c. Saddam Hussein was plotting an attack against Israel.
d. Saddam Hussein was planning to end sales of Iraqi oil to the United States.