Question

why did saddam hussein use weapons of mass destruction against kurdish people and shiite muslims?
○ they started a turf war within iraqs borders.
○ they sided with kuwait in the persian gulf war.
○ they plotted to give control of iraq to saudi arabia.
○ they rebelled against saddam husseins rule.

Explanation:

Saddam Hussein's regime targeted Kurdish populations and Shiite Muslims primarily because these groups had launched uprisings against his authoritarian rule, particularly in the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, which threatened his hold on power. The other options are factually incorrect: there was no such turf war initiation by these groups, they did not side with Kuwait, nor plot to hand Iraq to Saudi Arabia.

Answer:

D. They rebelled against Saddam Hussein's rule.