Question

Why was 1948 a pivotal year for the United States with regards to its involvement in the Middle East?

A) The U.S. began drilling for oil in the Arabian Peninsula.
B) The U.S. helped to break the Soviet blockade of the Suez Canal.
C) The U.S. allied with Iraq in its ongoing war with the country of Iran.
D) The U.S. was first to recognize the independence of the state of Israel.

Answer 1

D makes the most sense as Israel became independent that same year.

Answer 2

The answer is going to be   d. hope that helped