Fill in the note sheet and watch videos as you go
through these slides. READ the slides and do not skip
the videos.
1. The border between Iraq and Kuwait was created
by Britain in 1899. Iraq was upset by this and refused to
accept Kuwait’s government for many years.
2. In 1990, Iraq, led by Saddam
Hussein invaded Kuwait.
Within hours Iraq controlled
the country, including it’s oil
and Persian Gulf coastline.
3. Many parts of the world were worried that Iraq now
controlled so much oil. They were also worried about the
weapons Iraq might have.
Go to the Student Resources page of my SchoolWires site
and watch Video #1.
When you finish, then you can move to the next slide.
4. In 1991, an alliance of countries led by the USA
forced the Iraqis out of Kuwait. This six- week event
was called the Persian Gulf War. It was also known
as Operation Desert Storm.
5. Before they were forced out of Kuwait, Iraqi forces set fire to
several hundred oil wells. These fires burned out of control and
took months and many volunteers to help extinguish.
Go to the Student Resources page of my SchoolWires site and
watch Video #2.
When you finish, then you can move to the next slide.
Based off of what you have read and seen in the
videos, answer the question at the bottom of your
note sheet.
Then turn to other side and continue!
6. After the Persian Gulf War, Saddam
Hussein would not accept the United
Nation’s terms for peace. Because of
this the UN placed an embargo, or
limit on trade, with Iraq. This hurt Iraq’s
economy.
7. Saddam was also instructed to
destroy all his weapons that could cause
major destruction and allow inspectors
in to make sure he was following orders.
8. After 9/11, the US suspected Iraq
was also helping terrorists.
9.
In 2003 the US went to war with Iraq.
Saddam went into hiding, but was later
arrested, tried and executed for his crimes
against his people.
US Soldiers
pull down a
statue of
Saddam
Hussein in
Baghdad.
10. The war in Iraq ended in 2011. The
country is trying to start a new democratic
government and rebuild after years of war.
This woman has
just voted in a
democratic
election in Iraq!
Based on what you have read and watched, answer
this question on your note sheet:
What factors have hurt Iraq’s economy over the last
20+ years?
• Now watch video #3.
This is a preview of one of the events in Iran that we
will be discussing on Tuesday.
• If you still have time left, read over the article on the
Kuwait Oil Fires.