Official USCIS civics question 114 of 128
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
Official answer (English)
- To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
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Explanation
English
The U.S. entered the Persian Gulf War to force Iraq's military out of Kuwait.
Türkçe
ABD, Irak ordusunu Kuveyt'ten çıkarmak için Basra Körfezi Savaşı'na girdi.
Español
EE. UU. entró en la Guerra del Golfo Pérsico para expulsar al ejército de Irak de Kuwait.
Memory hint
💡 EN: Push Iraq out of Kuwait.
💡 TR: Irak'ı Kuveyt'ten çıkarmak.
💡 ES: Sacar a Irak de Kuwait.
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