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Buildup to the Iraq War

Buildup to the Iraq War. 1979. Saddam Hussein became president of Iraq Began to suppress political groups that opposed him. 1980s. Iran & Iraq in war US gives military & financial aid to Iraq Saddam commits genocide against Kurdish population. 1990. Saddam invades Kuwait

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Buildup to the Iraq War

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  1. Buildup to the Iraq War

  2. 1979 • Saddam Hussein became president of Iraq • Began to suppress political groups that opposed him

  3. 1980s • Iran & Iraq in war • US gives military & financial aid to Iraq • Saddam commits genocide against Kurdish population

  4. 1990 • Saddam invades Kuwait • 1991 - US & many other nations drive Iraq out of Kuwait: “Gulf War” • Iraq must end weapons programs

  5. 2000 • Saddam does not allow UN weapons inspectors in the country

  6. 2001 • Al-Qaeda attacks World Trade Centers • US attacks Afghanistan

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