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What is the most likely reason Persia gave economic control to Russia and Britain?
It felt it had no choice because Russia and Britain were so powerful.
It believed it would benefit from the deal more than Russia or Britain.
It wanted to maintain peace in the region no matter the cost.
It knew that Russia and Britain would not exploit its resources.
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It felt it had no choice because Russia and Britain were so powerful.
Explanation: 19th–early 20th century Persia was weak militarily and financially and faced strong imperial pressure from Britain and Russia, which forced concessions and economic control rather than Persia gaining a fair benefit or trusting them not to exploit resources.
Explanation: 19th–early 20th century Persia was weak militarily and financially and faced strong imperial pressure from Britain and Russia, which forced concessions and economic control rather than Persia gaining a fair benefit or trusting them not to exploit resources.
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