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Spark of Persian Gulf War
Saddam Hussein invades Kuwait in early 1990, Saudi Arabia and Egypt ask the United States and the International community for help, January 1991 – Hussein defies U.S. orders -
Operation Desert Shield
Prevent possible attack on Saudi Arabia,
Iraq has 300,000 troops in Kuwait… Hussein declares Jihad (Holy War). Creates a hastened peace treaty with Iran to get military up to full strength. -
Operation Desert Storm
42 attacks on February 28th a cease fire was called. Leads to Iraq war in 2003 -
Treaty
Iraq 8,000-10,000 killed, Coalition 300 killed. Recognize Kuwait, Get rid of all WMD (nuclear, biological or chemical weapons) -
Aftermath
Hussein remain in power, Hussein brutal to Kurds in Northern Iraq and Shiites in Southern Iraq, Iraq is not cooperative with UN Inspectors, 2002 – Return of weapons inspectors, 3/17/2003 – Bush gives Hussein ultimatum – step down or be removed, 3/20/2003 – Persian Gulf War II Begins (Iraq War) -
Summary
Iraq is one of the largest wars fought against the Muslim religion. -
My Lai Massacre
In 1963, A group of american troops killed none armed Vietnamese. People were tortured civilians without cause. Near the end a helicopter pilot Hugh Thompson. -
Kent State
May 4, 1970, Kent State students rioted and Military troops were called in. 4 kids were killed and some others were hurt. The riots happen for awhile, and was finally stopped when kids started to leave.