Study the 2003 invasion of Iraq, including IAEA inspectors, WMD, the military campaign, western interests including oil, Iraqi and international opposition and Saddam Hussein's downfall.

Evidence focus: Part three: The Iraq War in BE Conflict and tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan, 1990-2009 (Paper 1 Section B: Wider world depth studies) provides the direct anchor for this learning objective. Students focus on Study the 2003 invasion of Iraq, including IAEA inspectors, WMD, the military campaign, western interests including oil, Iraqi and international opposition and Saddam Hussein's downfall. The explanation should use the subtopic wording, the relevant period, named events or individuals where appropriate, and precise historical evidence. It should then separate cause from consequence, change from continuity, and significance from importance while keeping sources, interpretations, evidence and opinion distinct.