U.s. Interests In The Middle East Prior To 1900 St

U.S. interests in the Middle East prior to 1900 Student NameCourse Number: Course Name Due DateU.S. interests in the Middle East prior to 1900United States of America has maintained foreign relations with the Middle East since its foundational years. However the interests of America have constantly changed from decade to decade. Most recently, the ties are based on fighting terrorism and extremist Islam, protecting Israel and the oil trade. During the Cold War, the US aimed at spreading democracy and controlling the influence of the Soviet Union in the world. Prior to 1900, US policies were founded on creating good relationships with the Muslim nations to promoting trade. The Caribbean and Atlantic regions were European dominated in the early years of the 19th century. America was forced to look for alternative trade partners in Asia. The first of such agreements was between the United States and the sultanate of Oman under President Andrew Jackson. America aimed at enabling the New English traders to expand their scope into Asia and East Africa. The Sultan of Oman, Sayyid Sa’id controlled a vast area