The Fall of Saddam Hussein and Regime Change Flashcards

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What happened to Saddam Hussein's government when Baghdad fell in April 2003?

When Baghdad fell to US and British forces, Saddam Hussein's government collapsed. His rule over Iraq came to an end.

What does the term 'regime change' mean in the case of Iraq in 2003?

It means removing Saddam Hussein and his ruling group from power. It also means setting up a new political system to rule Iraq.

What was the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA)?

It was the temporary body set up by the US-led coalition to run Iraq after Saddam's fall. It was led by the American official Paul Bremer.

What was 'de-Ba'athification'?

It was a CPA policy that removed top members of Saddam's Ba'ath Party from their jobs. Many were banned from government work, schools, and the army.

What did the CPA do to the Iraqi army in May 2003?

It disbanded the old Iraqi army and other security forces. This left many trained Sunni soldiers jobless and angry.

What was the Iraqi Governing Council (IGC)?

It was a group of Iraqi leaders chosen with CPA help to advise and share power. It was set up in July 2003 as a first step back to Iraqi rule.

When did the US-led coalition hand formal control back to an Iraqi government?

In June 2004, power was passed to the Iraqi Interim Government. US and British troops stayed in Iraq, but an Iraqi prime minister now led the government.

When and where was Saddam Hussein captured?

He was captured on 13 December 2003 near his home town of Tikrit. He was found hiding in a small underground hole on a farm.

What happened to Saddam Hussein after his capture?

He was put on trial by an Iraqi court and found guilty of crimes against humanity. He was executed by hanging in December 2006.

How did regime change affect which religious group held most power in Iraq?

Under Saddam, the Sunni minority held most power. After regime change, the Shia majority gained more control of the government.

What key political changes took place in Iraq in 2005?

Iraqis voted in elections for a new parliament. A new constitution was agreed, which set up a democratic system to replace Saddam's rule.

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