Why did the United States invade Iraq in 2003? (Select all that are true.)

A. Intelligence reports concluded without doubt that Saddam Hussein had acquired weapons of mass destruction.

B. The Bush administration believed that a democratic and stable Iraq was vital to American foreign policy interests.

C. Iraq was known to be an ally and supporter of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda.

D. Some U. S. officials believed that Saddam Hussein was seeking to make or acquire weapons of mass destruction.

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15 October, 23:39

Why did the United States invade Iraq in 2003? (Select all that are true.)

A. Intelligence reports concluded without doubt that Saddam Hussein had acquired weapons of mass destruction.

B. The Bush administration believed that a democratic and stable Iraq was vital to American foreign policy interests.

C. Iraq was known to be an ally and supporter of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda.

D. Some U. S. officials believed that Saddam Hussein was seeking to make or acquire weapons of mass destruction.

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Anton · Answer 1

The answers are A and D

Alf · Answer 2

B. It's been proven that top officials knew there were no weapons or attempts to make them, and furthermore Saddam brutally suppressed Al-Qaeda as a threat to his power.