Select the correct answer. Why did European nations such as Britain colonize countries in the Middle East in the beginning of the twentieth century?
A.
to gain an upper hand over the United States
B.
to export oil from Britain to the Middle East
C.
to control the region’s rich oil reserves
D.
to import agricultural products such as cotton

Which statement best represents an economic weakness of the national government under the articles of confederation? a. the national government was unable to collect taxes. b. national and state taxes combined were too high for most services to pay. c. congress set different tax rates for each state, leading to conflict. d. state refused to collect taxes on behalf of the national government