Suddam Hussein
• he is the Sunni leader of Iraq
• Chosen by the CIA as a pro- American and helped brought to power
• Worried about the spread of Shiite Islam
• Harsh on his own country (Kurds and 65% Shiite nation)
• Claimed Kuwait to start the first Gulf War
• Used poison gas on the Kurds in the north
• Chosen by the CIA as a pro- American and helped brought to power
• Worried about the spread of Shiite Islam
• Harsh on his own country (Kurds and 65% Shiite nation)
• Claimed Kuwait to start the first Gulf War
• Used poison gas on the Kurds in the north
Quote: "We are ready to sacrifice our souls, our children and our families so as not to give up Iraq. We say this so no one will think that America is capable of breaking the will of the Iraqis with its weapons."
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Summary:Saddam Hussain Came into power in Iraq with the help of the American CIA as a American supporting Sunni leader. Because he was Sunni, he feared a Shiite revolution because of this he was harsh on the people of his country, using gas on them. Took over Kuwait in the Gulf War and later was publicly hung.
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Question: How would the progression of Husseins life be different if he was more caring and peaceful towards his people and country?
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