Question

What was the primary goal of the United States and its allies in the Persian Gulf War in 1991?

Answer 1

The primary goal of the Gulf War in 1991 was the liberate Kuwait from Iraqi forces.  

Persian Gulf War, also known as Gulf War, was an international conflict that was fueled by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990.

Saddam Hussein, Iraq’s leader, invaded and occupied Kuwait with the seeking to acquire that nation’s large oil reserves.

Saddam Husein refused to withdraw from Kuwait.

Answer 2

Answer and Explanation:

In 1991 the objective of the US and its allies in the Persian Gulf was to free Kuwait from Iraqi powers. They were worried about Saddam Hussein potentially assuming control over the monstrous Kuwaiti oil fields. The danger of Saddam dealing with the oil fields would have spelled calamity for the United state.