Question

in the 1920s, western powers began to expand their influence in the middle east primarily due to a. the discovery of oil in the region b. the rising number of terrorist attacks against the west c. european desires to create a jewish homeland d. rising fundamentalist movements in iran and saudi arabia please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

In the 1920s, the discovery of oil in the Middle - East made the region strategically and economically important for Western powers, driving their expansion of influence. Terrorist attacks against the West became a significant issue later, not in the 1920s. The desire to create a Jewish homeland was one factor but not the primary reason for Western influence expansion. Fundamentalist movements in Iran and Saudi Arabia also became more prominent later.

Answer:

A. the discovery of oil in the region