Explain the importance of Saddam Hussein.

Factor paragraph: answer Explain the importance of Saddam Hussein. by focusing on Part three: The Iraq War. Use the chronology of BE Conflict and tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan, 1990-2009, select named evidence connected to Study Saddam Hussein's regime, including treatment of Kurds and Shia Muslims, debate about links to Al-Qaeda, rogue-state reputation, religious divisions, international attitudes, and set out one factor, support it with precise evidence, then explain its consequence for the period. End by answering the command word directly.

This exam-style task requires a developed historical argument rather than a list of facts. Begin with the relevant period from Paper 1 Section B: Wider world depth studies, then anchor the answer in Part three: The Iraq War. The evidence should connect to Study Saddam Hussein's regime, including treatment of Kurds and Shia Muslims, debate about links to Al-Qaeda, rogue-state reputation, religious divisions, international attitudes and be explained through cause, consequence, change, continuity, significance or interpretation as appropriate. A strong final judgement shows why the selected evidence is more convincing than a vague or unsupported claim.