When Russia and Britain established spheres of influence in Persia, Russia and Britain ______

Establishing spheres of influence meant that Russia and Britain each held sway over part of Persia, especially its economic and political affairs, without jointly taking complete control of the country. Thus, each gained partial control of Persia’s economy. The Suez Canal is in Egypt, not Persia, so choices A and C do not fit.

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