Question

Which are accurate statements about the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003?

Choose all answers that are correct.


A. UN inspectors had discovered clear evidence that Saddam Hussein was acquiring weapons of mass destruction.


B. President Bush refused to allow UN inspectors more time to check Iraqi facilities for weapons of mass destruction.


C. Some U.S. officials believed Saddam Hussein was acquiring weapons of mass destruction. Other officials strongly disagreed.


D. Iraq was known to be an ally and supporter of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda.

Answer 1

Answer:

• B. President Bush refused to allow UN inspectors more time to check Iraqi facilities for weapons of mass destruction.

• C. Some U.S. officials believed Saddam Hussein was acquiring weapons of mass destruction. Other officials strongly disagreed.

Explanation:

President G.W. Bush believed that Iraq under Saddam Hussein was hiding and stockpiling weapons of mass destruction which was in direct contravention of statutes they had signed. This sentiment was echoed by many American government officials but there were a significant number who disagreed with it.

The United Nations was also not convinced of U.S. allegations as they had helped destroy a lot of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction in the early 90s and so wanted more time to investigate the allegations. The U.S. would not give them this time and went ahead with the Iraqi invasion.