Which statement about Saddam Hussein's regime is false?

a. He started the Persian Gulf War by invading Kuwait.

b. He got Iraq involved in a war with Israel that lasted eight years.

c. His weapons of mass destruction were finally destroyed by British forces.

d. He initiated many reforms and promoted industry.

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11 April, 21:21

Which statement about Saddam Hussein's regime is false?

a. He started the Persian Gulf War by invading Kuwait.

b. He got Iraq involved in a war with Israel that lasted eight years.

c. His weapons of mass destruction were finally destroyed by British forces.

d. He initiated many reforms and promoted industry.

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Adriana Esparza · Answer 1

b. He got Iraq involved in a war with Israel that lasted eight years.

Explanation:

Iraq fought an eight-year war with Iran, not with Israel. Though he boasted of being an enemy of Israel, the Saddam Hussein never fought an open war with the Israelis.

Royce Sharp · Answer 2

C because his weapons cause distraction