How did operation desert shield impact americans’ views of the united states’ role as a superpower?
a. americans believed it was vital to protect the interests of the organization of the petroleum exporting countries.

b. americans believed it was necessary to prevent iraq from attempting to take over the arabian peninsula.

c. americans believed it was important to capture and try saddam hussein for his crimes.

d. americans believed it was essential to prevent the spread of islam in the middle east.