It [the Iraq war] was not for the sake of oil. [9]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Iraq war was not fought primarily to secure oil resources.
- In plain terms
- Oil was not the main reason for the Iraq war.
- What can you take from it?
- Question stated motives for military conflicts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What were the actual motivations for the Iraq war?
Another view
The quote asserts a negative claim without providing alternative reasons.
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