THE 1970S 1969 1979
CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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oil
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trade routes
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tourism
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selling American made products
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Detailed explanation-1: -The United States has had significant political and economic interests in Southwest Asia for over 200 years. Vast supplies of oil are found in this area, oil that is critical to United States energy needs.
Detailed explanation-2: -The United States has continued interests in Southwest Asia for many reasons. The land in this region is rich in oil and oil is a valuable product that the Unites States buys.
Detailed explanation-3: -crude oil reserves lie under Southwest Asia. are known deposits that can be pumped to the surface at a reasonable cost. Developed countries depend on oil to meet most of their energy needs.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Southwest Asian countries with the greatest reserves of natural gas and oil are Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, and Kuwait. Some other countries have smaller reserves, especially those found around the Arabian Gulf.