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Why did Europeans colonize foreign lands in the early twentieth century? A. To avoid world war 1 B. To acquire access to oil C. To satisfy a growing demand for cotton D. To control underdeveloped countries

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Answer:

B

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Europe had a rising demand for oil but few reserves. To help meet the demand, Europeans colonized many Middle Eastern countries that had rich oil deposits.

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