How did the end of the Cold War play into Saddam Hussein’s decision to invade Kuwait?
A) He thought the world would be too busy controlling Eastern European countries to object.
B) The Soviet Union was no longer a superpower that could influence him.
C) He had captured weapons from Eastern European countries when the Soviet Union left.
D) The government of Kuwait no longer received aid from the Soviet Union.
E) He wanted to force the United States to take a stand against Russia.
Answer: B
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