Question

which statements accurately describe the persian gulf war? check all that apply.
no arab nations joined the un coalition.
the un coalition forced iraq to withdraw from kuwait.
un forces conquered the iraqi capital of baghdad.
saudi arabia was concerned about iraqs occupation of kuwait.
iraq had a chance to peacefully withdraw from kuwait but refused.

Explanation:

• "No Arab nations joined the UN coalition" is incorrect as Arab nations like Saudi Arabia were part of the coalition.
• "The UN coalition forced Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait" is correct as the coalition's military action led to Iraq's withdrawal.
• "UN forces conquered the Iraqi capital of Baghdad" is incorrect; the Persian Gulf War (1990 - 1991) did not involve conquering Baghdad (that was in the 2003 Iraq War).
• "Saudi Arabia was concerned about Iraq’s occupation of Kuwait" is correct as Kuwait's proximity to Saudi Arabia and Iraq's aggression worried Saudi Arabia.
• "Iraq had a chance to peacefully withdraw from Kuwait but refused" is correct as Iraq was given diplomatic opportunities to withdraw but did not take them.

Answer:

• The UN coalition forced Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait.
• Saudi Arabia was concerned about Iraq’s occupation of Kuwait.
• Iraq had a chance to peacefully withdraw from Kuwait but refused.