Before Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait, the U.S. had been attempting to appease Iraq in order to __________
a. help the country, troubled after its long war with Iran, achieve stability and in turn bring stability to the entire Middle East
b. gain his favor and win access to Iraqi oil, since Saddam Hussein had been having disputes with other Middle Eastern oil cartel states
c. stop any new attempt by Hussein at creating a pan-Arab nationalist movement, endangering regional stability
d. act as a responsible state that could be a balance against Iranian power in the region, thus advancing U.S. interests
Answer: D
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