Question

the cost of the persian gulf war to the united states was around $61 billion (in 1992). how was the u.s. able to cover this cost?
a the u.s. greatly increased taxes on wealthy american citizens.
b iraqi soldiers were captured and forced to work to pay the debt.
c kuwait, saudi arabia, and other arab states gave the u.s. money.
d the u.s. forced the iraqi government cover these costs after the war.

Explanation:

During the Persian Gulf War, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and other Arab states provided financial support to the U.S. as the U.S. was involved in liberating Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. There was no significant tax increase on wealthy Americans for this specific cost. Iraqi soldiers were not used in the way described in option B. And the U.S. did not force the Iraqi government to cover these costs in the way option D suggests.

Answer:

C. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and other Arab states gave the U.S. money.