-This map of the Middle East reveals that .
A) the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz had little relevance to American economic interests
B) the Middle East was still under the influence of European colonialism
C) U.S. dependence on Middle Eastern oil increased the importance of conflicts in this region for Americans
D) the Soviet Union expanded into the Middle East in order to secure its oil reserves

Question

-This map of the Middle East reveals that .
A) the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz had little relevance to American economic interests 
B) the Middle East was still under the influence of European colonialism 
C) U.S. dependence on Middle Eastern oil increased the importance of conflicts in this region for Americans 
D) the Soviet Union expanded into the Middle East in order to secure its oil reserves

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

U.S. dependence on Middle Eastern oil significantly heightened the importance of the region's conflicts for Americans, as the Middle East has been a crucial source of oil for the United States, affecting its economic and foreign policy interests.

-This Map of the Middle East Reveals That