The Bush Presidency

Question 1

According to Bush, why can’t Iraq be allowed to succeed in its invasion?

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The world’s access to oil would be endangered.

Question 2

According to Bush, how could the Gulf War make America’s economic situation worse?

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Higher oil prices and higher defense costs would mean slower growth and more debt.

Question 3

In Bush’s view, the Gulf situation should alert Americans to which economic weaknesses?

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Its overreliance on foreign oil and too much debt.

Question 4

As the leader of Iraq in the 1990s, Saddam Hussein

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used chemical weapons against his own people.

Question 5

lower✔ higherthe same

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higher

Question 6

In his speech, Bush refers to the larger state of ✔ IraqPanama the Soviet Unionthe United States invading the smaller country of Costa RicaPanama✔ Kuwait.

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Iraq

Question 7

What is the “new partnership of nations” that Bush mentions?

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the alliance against Iraq

Question 8

Who is the “one so ruthless” that Bush refers to?

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Saddam Hussein

Question 9

Why was Saudi Arabia fearful of Iraq in 1990?

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Iraq had moved troops into Saudi Arabia’s neighbor, Kuwait.

Question 10

Why did President Bush send troops to invade Panama in 1989?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Panama’s president was accused of sending drugs into the United States.

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