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The Middle East: Arab-Israeli Conflict — Quiz

Question 9 • World History

How did the Ramadan/Yom Kippur War affect many western nations?

Answer
A
It forced them into a recession after their oil supplies were cut off by Arab nations.
B
It drove them to send military forces into combat on the side of Israel.
C
It led them to support the initiatives of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO).
D
It encouraged them to look for solutions to the refugee crisis impacting the West Bank.

Explanation

During the 1973 Ramadan/Yom Kippur War, Arab oil-producing nations imposed an oil embargo on countries that supported Israel. The resulting oil shortage and sharp rise in prices contributed to economic difficulties and recession in many Western nations. So the best answer is “It forced them into a recession after their oil supplies were cut off by Arab nations.”

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