Question
During this conflict, Kuwaiti oil tankers were given permission to fly American flags of convenience for their protection. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this bloody conflict of the 1980s between a Sunni-dominated country led by Saddam Hussein and its Shia-led Eastern neighbor.
ANSWER: Iran–Iraq War [prompt on First Gulf War; reject “Gulf War”]
[10m] A video of this US official shaking hands with Saddam Hussein was taken during the Iran–Iraq War. This man later discussed “unknown unknowns” as Secretary of Defense under George W. Bush.
ANSWER: Donald Rumsfeld [or Donald Henry Rumsfeld]
[10h] After the war, this North Carolina Senator called for sanctions on Iraq. This future Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair lends his name to amendments prohibiting education about AIDS.
ANSWER: Jesse Helms [or Jesse Alexander Helms Jr.]
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Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 PACE NSC | 06/08/2024 | Y | 36 | 15.28 | 94% | 44% | 14% |