Question

Why did European nations such as Britain colonize countries in the Middle East in the beginning of the twentieth century? A. to gain an upper hand over the United States B. to export oil from Britain to the Middle East C. to control the region’s rich oil reserves D. to import agricultural products such as cotton

Answer 1

d

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Answer 2

The answer is part D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because most countries were colonized to get raw materials.