HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Question
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The British broke their promises and returned the Arab areas to the Turks.
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The British allowed Germany to rule the former Arab lands as a colony.
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The British allowed the Arabs to rule areas belonging to other ethnic groups.
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The British broke their promises and took control of much of the Arab lands.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Balfour Declaration (“Balfour’s promise” in Arabic) was a public pledge by Britain in 1917 declaring its aim to establish “a national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine.
Detailed explanation-2: -The British made a promise of independence for the indigenous Arab population (a promise they reneged on soon after hostilities had ceased). With this hollow promise, Britain gained the support of the Arab population in the fight to defeat the Ottoman Empire, support that was crucial in some notable successes.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is accordingly understood between the French and British governments: That France and Great Britain are prepared to recognize and protect an independent Arab states or a confederation of Arab states (a) and (b) marked on the annexed map, under the suzerainty of an Arab chief.