Question

what initial impact did u.s. support of israel have?

a. it created peaceful relations in the middle east since the u.s. was able to get all sides to agree to israel coming into existence.
b. it caused middle eastern oil to expand in the region allowing it to grow.
c. it caused middle eastern oil supplies to be cut off from the u.s. causing an oil shortage in the u.s.
d. the u.s. entered directly into conflict in the middle east.

Explanation:

Analyze the historical context of U.S. support for Israel

U.S. support for Israel, particularly during the 1973 Yom Kippur War, led Arab members of OPEC to impose an oil embargo against the United States and other nations supporting Israel.

Evaluate the given options

• Option (a) is incorrect because U.S. support did not create peaceful relations or immediate regional agreement.
• Option (b) is incorrect because oil production did not expand; it was restricted.
• Option (c) is correct because the OPEC embargo cut off oil supplies to the U.S., causing severe domestic energy shortages.
• Option (d) is incorrect because the U.S. did not enter directly into military conflict in the region at that time.

Answer:

• a. It created peaceful relations in the Middle East since the U.S. was able to get all sides to agree to Israel coming into existence.
• b. It caused Middle Eastern oil to expand in the region allowing it to grow.
• c. It caused Middle Eastern oil supplies to be cut off from the U.S. causing an oil shortage in the U.S. (Correct answer)
• d. The U.S. entered directly into conflict in the Middle East.