Why did the United States lead a coalition to invade Iraq in 1991?

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A. There was a fundamentalist revolution in Iraq.

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B. Iraq had invaded Iran.

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C. An oil embargo had started in the Middle East,

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D. Iraq had invaded Kuwait.

D. Iraq invaded Kuwait

The Correct Answer is D

Explanation:

Iraq attacked the Sovereign nation of Kuwait to its southeast in an attempt to obtain more extra authority over the productive petroleum stocks of the Middle East. In answer, the United States and the UN Security Council commanded that ruler of Iraq Saddam Hussein eliminate Iraqi troops, soldiers, from Kuwait, however, Hussein declined.