What was the most likely motivation for iraqis to set fire to oil wells in kuwait?
a. they hoped to set off explosions to kill enemy troops and win the war.
b. they wanted revenge when they were forced to retreat from kuwait.
c. they wanted to deplete kuwait’s oil reserves so no one could use them.
d. they hoped to frighten the kuwaiti government into surrendering to iraq.

B.They wanted revenge when they were forced to retreat from Kuwait.

Explanation:

Iraq invaded Kuwait in the Gulf War, that lasted from 1990 to 1991. During the war, Iraq invaded and annexed Kuwait.

When the Coalition forces advanced, Iraq was forced to retreat from Kuwait. As an act of revenge, they set about 605 oil wells on fire. The fires lasted a long time, from January to November. There was a huge environmental impact due to the burning oil.

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