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Official USCIS civics question 114 of 128

Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?

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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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