In the nineteenth century, European nations began seizing lands in the Middle East to

Question

Question 19 options:

A)

take control of oil reserves.

B)

stabilize the warring region.

C)

install democratic regimes.

D)

spread Christianity.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A) take control of oil reserves.

While European nations had various motivations for their colonial pursuits, by the late nineteenth century, the interest in the Middle East was significantly informed by the strategic importance of oil, which was becoming increasingly crucial for industrial and military power.