Answer:
A.
Explanation:
Mostly A. Due to the geological disposition of the US, it has a great need for oil which does not exist in the Americas (or in North America at least). Hence, the US turned to the rich oil reserves in the Middle East. This has influenced US policy in that area of the world the most.
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Answer:
Explanation:
Going through the choices one by one; starting with:
D . fear that U.S. involvement might draw in the U.S.S.R.
U.S. involvement in the Middle East definitely had drawn in the U.S.S.R but that was during the period of Cold War. Since the break up of U.S.S.R, this is no longer a factor.
Similarly for C . U.S. relations with the Shah of Iran, it has not been a factor since the fall of the Shah.
B . terrorism against Israel and U.S. installations in the area
It is true that U.S. has supported Israel since World War II and there is always a terrorist threat against Israel. This is a possible answer.
A. the U.S. need for oil
Oil is the most important product from the Middle East and U.S. has the largest demand for oil. In fact, that has been the most important factor affecting the U.S. Middle East policy since World War II.
The answer is A.
