THE 1970S 1969 1979
CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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early 18th century
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early 20th century
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late 20th century
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late 19th century
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Detailed explanation-1: -The origin of American economic involvement in the Middle East, particularly with regards to oil, dates back to 1928 with the signing of the Red Line Agreement.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first contacts the U.S. had with the Middle East go back to the late 18th century when immediately after achieving independence, the American administration sought to negotiate peace treaties with the North African states with the objective of securing safe passage for American ships to the Mediterranean.
Detailed explanation-3: -As World War II ended, the United States became the great outside power in the Middle East, with three main concerns: Persian Gulf oil; support and protection of the new nation of Israel; and containment of the Soviet Union.