Question

Which statement reflects U.S. concerns regarding the Middle East in the 1970s? (5 points)

Question 2 options:

1)
U.S. leaders worked to bring peace to countries at war with each other to improve its image in the world.

2)
U.S. leaders worked to improve relations with foreign countries to protect its access to natural resources.

3)
U.S. leaders encouraged the creation of OPEC in order to control the flow of natural resources to the world.

4)
U.S. leaders encouraged OPEC to create the embargo in order to force other countries to accept peace terms.

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer is Option 2: U.S. leaders worked to improve relations with foreign countries to protect its access to natural resources.

Explanation:

United States has always wanted to maintained its relations with foreign ministers to protect its natural resources. This is why U.S concerned regarding Middle East in 1970s. It is believed to be foreign policy of U.S. to dominate Middle East. Oil has always been abundant in Middle East so U.S. has always tried to keep access to such natural resources.

Other options like U.S worked to bring peace and encouraged the creation of OPEC as per options 1 and 3 are incorrect. Option 4 is also incorrect.