A.) Describe the rise in power of oil-producing nations (and the price of oil) by the mid-1970s. B.) Discuss the unsuccessful use of the “oil weapon” as part of the 1967 6-Day War. C.) Discuss the successful use of the “oil weapon” as part of the 1973 Yom Kippur War. D.) Discuss the effects of the “energy crisis” in oil-consuming nations, especially America, after 1973. E.) Was it wise for oil-producing nations to charge such high prices for oil?
You should write a minimum of a “good, solid paragraph” (5 sentences and 7+ terms of historical significance ex. name person date year ) for each part. It is designed to cover a major theme of the course so far..
Essay Question #2: A.) Describe the American military involvement in oil-producing countries of the Middle East from the 1980s to 2003. B.) Discuss the impact of the overthrow of the Shah of Iran in 1979 and the Iran-Iraq War. C.) Discuss the First War in Iraq (1990-91). D.) Discuss the Second War in Iraq (2003). E.) How important of a role did oil play in America’s military involvement? Why?
You should write a minimum of a “good, solid paragraph” (5 sentences and 7+ terms of historical significance) for each part. It is designed to cover a major theme of the course so far. only the textbook and lectures should be used as sources. The Prize the epic quest for oil money and power by Daniel Yergin