how were people in the middle east affected by world war I
- the allies continually attacked and devasted the region because the Ottoman Empire allied with the Central powers
- because middle eastern peoples were not colonized by Europeans there was no impact on the middle east
- the Ottoman Empire decided to stay out of World War I and kept the middle east safe from harm as a result
- middle eastern peoples were forced to fight in European armies such as the British and the French
The first statement is correct. The people in the Middle East were greatly affected by World War I as the region became a battleground between the Allied and Central powers. The Ottoman Empire, which controlled much of the Middle East at the time, allied with the Central powers. This resulted in the allies launching campaigns to attack and devastate the region in order to weaken the Ottoman Empire.
The second statement is not accurate. While it is true that the Middle East was not directly colonized by Europeans at the time, the ongoing conflicts and battles in the region during World War I had a significant impact on the local populations.
The third statement is also incorrect. The Ottoman Empire did not stay out of World War I; they were actively involved in the conflict as part of the Central powers.
The final statement is true. Many people in the Middle East were forced to fight in European armies such as the British and the French during World War I. These soldiers faced harsh conditions and many lost their lives in battle. Additionally, the war disrupted daily life, caused economic hardship, and led to widespread suffering in the region.