Why did the u. s. support saddam hussein and iraq in the war against iran in the 1980s?
a. the u. s. considered iran's militant islam a bigger threat.
b. iraq threatened to commit terrorist acts against the u. s. if the u. s. did not cooperate.
c. the u. s. wanted iraq to conquer iran and acquire control of the oil wells.
d. all answers are correct.

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.

the first question's answer is a.