Question 1

Economic sanctions would have been sufficient to keep Saddam Hussein from being a regional threat.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Which of the following was not an assumption made by the Bush administration concerning Operation Iraqi Freedom?&#10;A) The U.S. needed to fight with allies&#10;B) The war would be short and pay for itself&#10;C) The military could dictate the course of the war&#10;D) The Iraqi people would treat them as liberators

Accepted Answer

The Bush administration did believe in the importance of having allies in the war, such as the UK, but it was not seen as a necessary assumption for the success of the operation.

Question 3

Which statement is true?&#10;A) Iraq had developed weapons of mass destruction&#10;B) Saddam Hussein financed and trained the 9/11 attackers&#10;C) The Bush administration distorted intelligence&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The Bush administration faced significant criticism for how it presented intelligence regarding weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, leading many to conclude that the administration distorted or exaggerated the intelligence to justify the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Investigations and reports after the invasion found that Iraq had not maintained significant WMD capabilities, and there was no direct link between Saddam Hussein and the 9/11 attackers.

Question 4

The Jewish lobby pushed hard for Washington to invade Iraq.

Accepted Answer

There were some influential Jewish American groups and individuals who supported the US invasion of Iraq, such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and neoconservative figures like Paul Wolfowitz and Richard Perle, who were influential within the Bush administration. However, it is important to note that not all Jewish Americans supported the invasion and it would be inaccurate to suggest that this was solely a result of Jewish lobbying.

Question 5

Which member of the Bush administration was the point person and strongest advocate for the Iraqi invasion?&#10;A) Condoleezza Rice&#10;B) Dick Cheney&#10;C) Colin Powell&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Dick Cheney was the Vice President of the United States during the Bush administration and was known for his strong support of the invasion of Iraq. He was often seen as the driving force behind the decision to go to war, and his influence within the administration was significant.

Question 6

The Bush administration invaded Iraq without Congressional support.

Accepted Answer

The Bush administration received Congressional support for the invasion of Iraq through the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002, which was passed by Congress in October 2002.

Question 7

Who went before the U.N. on 5 February 2003 to sell the Iraqi invasion?&#10;A) George Bush&#10;B) Condoleezza Rice&#10;C) Dick Cheney&#10;D) Colin Powell

Accepted Answer

Colin Powell went before the U.N. on 5 February 2003 to sell the Iraqi invasion.

Question 8

The Rumsfeld doctrine was based on:&#10;A) Speed and maneuver&#10;B) Separation of the people and government&#10;C) The assumption of fighting a state, not a nation&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The Rumsfeld doctrine was based on all of the above factors, including speed and maneuver, separation of the people and government, and the assumption of fighting a state, not a nation. This doctrine was developed by former US Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, and emphasized the use of military force to rapidly defeat state actors with minimal involvement in nation-building and long-term stability operations.

Question 9

In Operation Iraqi Freedom, PSYOPs were used on a scale and sophistication level never conducted before.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The use of PSYOPs (Psychological Operations) in Operation Iraqi Freedom was unprecedented in scale and sophistication, and included tactics such as loudspeaker broadcasts, leaflet distribution, and targeted messaging through social media and other platforms.

Question 10

The Iraqi military in 2003 was better equipped, better trained, and more determined than its predecessor in 1990-1991.

Accepted Answer

The Iraqi military in 2003 was not better equipped, better trained, or more determined than its predecessor in 1990-1991. In fact, the military had suffered greatly due to sanctions, and much of its equipment and infrastructure were deteriorating. Additionally, the military's morale was low, and there were reports of desertions prior to the start of the war.

Question 11

The Rumsfeld doctrine would work against a nation-state fighting a total war.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 17: Operation Enduring