1. The Persian Gulf Wars

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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

20. 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

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