American Influences on Syria - 551 Words

### just delete it ´s been merged ### Syrian Economy Syria’s economy has evolved, and molded itself into what it is now. But behind every great achievement there is a beginning. And that beginning was when Syria became independent in 1946. When Syria finally became independent, the country was able to do as it pleased. Since Syria had just become a country, it lacked resources for economic prosperity. But slowly, agriculture began controlling the country’s economy. However, by the 1960s, when the Baath party became the major political force in the country, Syria’s plan for its economy completely changed. But slowly by the mid-1960s everything went back to normal and the Baath party had the economy under control. By the 1970s, Syria achieved high rates of economic growth. The dramatic rise of the world oil prices led to increased production from domestic refineries. And high prices from agricultural and oil exports, and the fact that Syrians began to work in oil-rich Arab states encouraged growth. By the end of the decade, the Syrian economy had transitioned from agriculture based economy to being dominated by the service, industrial, and commercial sectors. Development of irrigation, electricity, water, road building projects, and the expansion of health services and education to rural areas contributed to prosperity. By the mid-1980s, Syria’s economic boom collapsed as a result of the rapid drop of world oil prices, lower export income, drought affecting agriculturalShow MoreRelatedAmerican Influences on Syria1279 Words   |  5 PagesSyria’s Government Syria and America both have very similar governments. There are only a few assets which makes syrian government Republic and us a Federal Republic. Syria’s government has three branches: legislative, executive and judicial ( Just like America!). 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