Why Was Saddam Husayn Able to Retain Power Despite the Economic

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Essay

Why was Saddam Husayn able to retain power despite the economic sanctions on Iraq after the 1991 Gulf War?

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Definitions:

Nucleus

A membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells that contains most of the cell's genetic material.

Cardiac Muscle

Specialized, involuntary muscle tissue found only in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs, such as the stomach and intestines, that contracts involuntarily.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of muscle that is attached to bones and is involved in the mechanics of movement in the body.