The Persian Gulf Wars

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

Overview The historical situation of Iraq under the rule of Saddam Hussein The historical events associated with the 1991 Persian Gulf War Events surrounding the 2003 US invasion of Iraq 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 Saddam Hussein came to power in Iraq as deputy leader in a 1968 coup By 1979 he had become the undisputed leader of the country Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 1987 The Christian Science Monitor Chapter 1, Lesson 3

In 1980 Saddam Hussein’s forces invaded Iran The Historical Situation of Iraq Under the Rule of Saddam Hussein, cont. In 1980 Saddam Hussein’s forces invaded Iran Iraq claimed victory but didn’t really get much from it During the Iran-Iraq War, Kurdish separatists in Iraq sided with Iran 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 On 2 August 1990 Iraq invaded Kuwait World leaders condemned the move at once US President George H. W. Bush lined up an international coalition UN Security Council passed resolutions calling on Iraq to leave Kuwait Robert Harbison / © 1991 The Christian Science Monitor Chapter 1, Lesson 3

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

Events Surrounding the 2003 US Invasion of Iraq Hussein’s possible continuing development of WMDs worried the United States and its allies October 2002: Congress passed the Iraq War Resolution 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 Major combat was over, but the insurgency was just beginning Car, roadside, and suicide bombings “Al-Qaeda in Iraq”—mostly Sunni Iraqis who felt they were losing the privileged position held under Hussein Andy Nelson / © 2003 The Christian Science Monitor Chapter 1, Lesson 3

US Attempts to Stabilize Iraq Since 2003 Invasion, cont. In early 2007 the United States implemented a new approach in Iraq: troop “surge” By September 2007 the surge was working 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. What were the reasons for not doing so? With the benefit of hindsight, do you think this was the right decision? Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Technology Enrichment Iraq Quick Facts What is another name for “marsh Arabs” in Iraq? Approximately what percentage of the marshes in Iraq did Saddam Hussein drain? How many provinces does Iraq have? Name at least 3 provinces of Iraq. 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 By 1979 Saddam Hussein had become the undisputed leader of Iraq On 2 August 1990 Iraq invaded Kuwait 1991 Persian Gulf War: the coalition routed Iraqi forces in the “100-hour war” Hussein’s possible development of WMD worried the United States and its allies Chapter 1, Lesson 3

Review, cont. March 2003: US armed forces and coalition forces began their assault Major combat was over, but the insurgency was just beginning 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 The historical situation of Iraq under the rule of Saddam Hussein The historical events associated with the 1991 Persian Gulf War Events surrounding the 2003 US invasion of Iraq US attempts to stabilize Iraq since the 2003 invasion Chapter 1, Lesson 3

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