Question

why did both the axis and allied powers want to control north africa? check all that apply.
□ they wanted to control natural resources.
□ it was an important source for food supplies.
□ gaining command of oil supplies was important.
□ they wanted to dominate trade routes in the area.
□ germany was in close proximity to north africa.

Explanation:

• "They wanted to control natural resources": North Africa has natural resources like minerals, and controlling them was strategic for both sides.
• "Gaining command of oil supplies was important": Oil was crucial for military operations, and North Africa had oil - related importance.
• "They wanted to dominate trade routes in the area": North Africa is on key trade routes (like Mediterranean - linked routes), controlling them helped with supply lines and strategic movement.
• "It was an important source for food supplies" is incorrect as North Africa wasn't a primary food - supply source in the context of WWII Axis - Allied North Africa conflict. "Germany was in close proximity to North Africa" is incorrect as Germany isn't geographically close to North Africa.

Answer:

• A. They wanted to control natural resources.
• C. Gaining command of oil supplies was important.
• D. They wanted to dominate trade routes in the area.