KUWAIT
                             A Time-Line History

1897            Obtained status as British protectorate when
                threatened by Turks.

1930            Oil discovered (20% of worlds reserves).

1946            Became worlds second largest oil producer.

1961            Kuwait becomes independant of Britain. Iraq
                immediately attempts to occupy Kuwait; British
                troups return.  Shortly after, Arab League troups
                replace British.

1966            Sheik Sabah designates his relative, Jaber
                al-Ahmad al-Sabah as his successor.

1968            Establishes a model welfare state.

1980            Supports Iraq in war with Iran. Terrorist
                activity against Kuwait begins.

1987            Seeks U.S. protection for it's tankers under
                attack by Iran.

1990            In July, Iraq blames Kuwait for falling oil
                prices. In August, Iraq invades Kuwait.

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