Study the Gulf War 1990, including reasons for Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, reactions and roles of Bush and Thatcher, UN campaign against Saddam Hussein, war consequences, US regional influence and Arab reactions.

Evidence focus: Part one: Tensions in the Gulf 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 Gulf War 1990, including reasons for Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, reactions and roles of Bush and Thatcher, UN campaign against Saddam Hussein, war consequences, US regional influence and Arab reactions. 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.