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Section III (Peace and Conflict): Conflict in the Gulf 1980-2011
Quick questions on Role of oil and OPEC: HSC Modern History Conflict in the Gulf
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What is the 1990 invasion of Kuwait?Show answer
Oil was the proximate cause of the 1990 invasion. Iraq's grievances:
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Source A is the Carter Doctrine speech (23 January 1980). Using Source A and your own knowledge, explain the strategic importance of Gulf oil to American policy. [5 marks]
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Evaluate the extent to which Gulf conflicts between 1980 and 2011 were wars over oil. [25 marks]
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Compare the views of F. Gregory Gause III and Daniel Yergin on oil in Gulf international relations. [10 marks]
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