Use the excerpt to answer the question.
George H. W. Bush’s reference to Mikhail Gorbachev indicates that the global opposition to Saddam Hussein built in part on
A.
the power of the Red Army.
B.
the power of NATO in Europe.
C.
the end of the Cold War.
D.
the strong relationship between Iraq and the Soviet Union.
C. the end of the Cold War.
False.
The excerpt does not provide sufficient information to answer the question.
To determine the answer, we need to analyze the excerpt provided. The excerpt mentions George H. W. Bush's reference to Mikhail Gorbachev.
Mikhail Gorbachev was the leader of the Soviet Union during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The reference to Gorbachev suggests that his involvement is significant in relation to the global opposition to Saddam Hussein.
From the given options, we can eliminate choices A and B as they involve the Red Army and NATO, which are not directly related to Gorbachev or the Soviet Union's role in opposing Saddam Hussein.
Now, let's focus on choices C and D. Choice D, "the strong relationship between Iraq and the Soviet Union," might seem plausible, but it is contradicted by the reference to Gorbachev. Gorbachev was known for his reforms and efforts to improve relations with the West, including the United States.
Therefore, the most logical answer is choice C, "the end of the Cold War." The reference to Gorbachev indicates that the global opposition to Saddam Hussein built in part on the changes brought about by the end of the Cold War. This suggests that the changing geopolitical landscape and the shift in the Soviet Union's position likely played a role in the global opposition to Saddam Hussein.