Use the excerpt to answer the question.

The goal of the United States and its allies in the Gulf War can BEST be described as

A.
an extension of the Cold War.

B.
the restoration of Kuwait.

C.
nation-building in Iraq.

D.
the removal of Saddam Hussein from power.

B. the restoration of Kuwait.

To determine the best answer, let's analyze the given excerpt. The excerpt does not mention anything about the Gulf War being an extension of the Cold War, nation-building in Iraq, or the removal of Saddam Hussein from power. However, it does mention the goal of the United States and its allies. According to the excerpt, the goal is "the restoration of Kuwait." Therefore, the BEST answer to the question is B. the restoration of Kuwait.