Question

question 3 of 10

which factor most likely motivated iraqs invasion of kuwait in 1990?

a. kuwait and iraq both held leadership positions within opec.
b. kuwait opposed palestinian self-rule and independence, while iraq did not.
c. kuwait owed a large debt to iraq after its war with iran.
d. iraq and kuwait had a dispute over an oil field near the countries border.

Explanation:

Analyze historical context of the 1990 invasion

Following the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988), Iraq was heavily in debt and accused Kuwait of slant-drilling into the Rumaila oil field, which lay along their shared border, and overproducing oil beyond OPEC quotas.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A is incorrect because leadership positions in OPEC did not motivate a military invasion.
• Option B is incorrect because Palestinian self-rule was not the primary driver of the invasion.
• Option C is incorrect because Iraq actually owed a massive financial debt to Kuwait, not the other way around.
• Option D is correct because the dispute over the Rumaila oil field along their border was a major economic and territorial catalyst for the invasion.

Answer:

• (A) Kuwait and Iraq both held leadership positions within OPEC.
• (B) Kuwait opposed Palestinian self-rule and independence, while Iraq did not.
• (C) Kuwait owed a large debt to Iraq after its war with Iran.
• (D) Iraq and Kuwait had a dispute over an oil field near the countries' border. (Correct answer)