Question

1. which sentence best supports the authors claim that military action was the only way to stop saddam?

just two hours ago, allied air forces began an attack on military targets in iraq and kuwait. (paragraph 1)
arab leaders sought what became known as an arab solution, only to conclude that saddam hussein was unwilling to leave kuwait. (paragraph 3)
we are determined to knock out saddam husseins nuclear bomb potential. (paragraph 5)
however, saddam clearly felt that by stalling and threatening and defying the united nations, he could weaken the forces arrayed against him. (paragraph 12)

Explanation:

To support the claim that military action was the only way to stop Saddam, we need evidence that non-military attempts failed. The option about Arab leaders trying an Arab solution and finding Saddam unwilling to leave Kuwait shows that diplomatic/non-military efforts were exhausted, making military action the remaining option. Other options either state military action is happening, note a military goal, or describe Saddam's defiance without showing failed non-military attempts.

Answer:

Arab leaders sought what became known as an Arab solution, only to conclude that Saddam Hussein was unwilling to leave Kuwait. (paragraph 3)