How did european nations take advantage of stresses in the muslim world

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Explanation:

Middle east is the link between the European continent and Asia and therefore it is a strategic location where the port stations were built to serve best interest colonial masters. It is evident from the control of the Suez canal by Europeans nations. In 1900s oil was found in the middle east nations and this would create further interest of Britain and France in the region. European nations seek the opportunity of crisis in the middle east to serve the imperialist agendas by obtaining concessional treaties and special privileges.