How did the conclusion of World War I, and the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, cause further conflict in Southwest Asia? A. The Ottoman Empire was divided between the victorious countries with little regard for traditional and cultural boundaries. B. The Austro-Hungarian Empire gained control of territories that were previously independent, leading to civil conflict. C. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was divided between the victorious countries with little regard for traditional and cultural boundaries. D. The Ottoman Empire gained control of territories that were previously independent, leading to civil conflict.