Uropean nations gained influence and territory in the Middle East during the 1800s because __________.
Athe Europeans encouraged rebellions in the Ottoman Empire provinces
BEuropean forces occupied Istanbul and forced the sultan to accept European advisors
Cnone of the Ottoman sultans attempted to make reforms in the empire.
Dthe Ottoman Empire failed to keep up with modern technology and military weapons and tactics.
Athe Europeans encouraged rebellions in the Ottoman Empire provinces
BEuropean forces occupied Istanbul and forced the sultan to accept European advisors
Cnone of the Ottoman sultans attempted to make reforms in the empire.
Dthe Ottoman Empire failed to keep up with modern technology and military weapons and tactics.