Ever since the creation of the United Nations in 1945, the Security Council was generally unable to act decisively in world conflicts. What made the Security Council action against Iraq in 1990 and 1991 possible?
A. The United States had a modern fighting force.
B. Israel agreed to fight against Hussein.
C. The United States and the Soviet Union had become more friendly.
D. The United States needed Kuwaiti oil.

Question

Ever since the creation of the United Nations in 1945, the Security Council was generally unable to act decisively in world conflicts. What made the Security Council action against Iraq in 1990 and 1991 possible?
A. The United States had a modern fighting force.
B. Israel agreed to fight against Hussein.
C. The United States and the Soviet Union had become more friendly. 
D. The United States needed Kuwaiti oil.

anonymous · Answer

C. The United States and the Soviet Union had become more friendly.