Why have many Middle Eastern nations had difficulty achieving unity since winning indepedence?
Group of answer choices

they have been at war with their former colonial powers

the democratic governments rely on oil revenue

dictators have had problems transitioning to democracy

they have been beset by sectarian violence

they have been beset by sectarian violence

Explanation:

Religious identity is salient in the Middle East and has contributed to and intensified conflicts across the Middle Eastern region. Also, the politicization and mobilization of popular sentiments around certain sectarianization explains the extent and upsurge of sectarian violence in the Middle East.

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.

the outcome of 1970 oil crisis in united states was that, they began to search ways on how to reduce oil.

in 1970 was a period when there were energy and oil crisis. those who were major centers for industrialization were forced to keep way from supplying of petroleum.

some of the result of this crisis was economic growth became stagnant because prices of oil surged.

due to the increased prices some countries like mexico and norway benefited.