Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
The Shocking Truth About British And French Mandates In The Middle East
Table of content
Background🌍
The conclusion of World War I saw significant reshuffling of global territories. The Middle East was no exception, with Britain and France stepping in to take charge. Think of it like two teachers taking control of a classroom where the students (here, countries) aren't considered ready to be on their own.
Key Points 📜
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Treaty of Versailles, 1919
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Ended WWI.
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Mandates assigned: Britain 🇬🇧 got Palestine, Transjordan (today's Jordan), and Iraq. France 🇫🇷 got Syria and Lebanon.
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Fun Fact: Imagine two parents deciding who gets to babysit which kids during a family reunion!
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Immediate Effects
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British and French troops move in.
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It's like when the babysitters come to take charge, and the kids have to listen!
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Who was T.E. Lawrence?
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Often called ‘Lawrence of Arabia’.
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Worked closely with Arab leaders during WWI. Kinda like that really helpful teaching assistant in a classroom.
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Hussein, the Sharif of Mecca
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Humiliated by the Sykes–Picot Agreement (a secret deal between the Brits and French).
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Think of Hussein as the popular kid in school who's been promised the lead role in a play but ends up in the background.
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Lawrence’s Advice and Subsequent Actions
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Wanted Hussein’s son, Faisal, to be King of Syria.
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But... plot twist! Syria was controlled by the French (remember the babysitters?).
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Britain, now the school principal, values its friendship with the French teacher more than promises to the popular kid. Ouch!
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Faisal's Quick Throne-Swap
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French kick Faisal off the Syrian throne after just two years.
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British, feeling a bit guilty, make Faisal King of Iraq. It’s like moving him from quarterback in football to captain in baseball.
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Abdullah, Faisal’s Big Bro
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Becomes ruler of Transjordan (King in 1946).
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Now, the two brothers are in charge of Iraq and Transjordan, respectively.
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Post-WWI Scenario
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Iraq and Transjordan: Major players in Britain’s Middle East game board post-WWI.
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It's as if two siblings from the popular family became school captains of two different school teams!
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Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
The Shocking Truth About British And French Mandates In The Middle East
Table of content
Background🌍
The conclusion of World War I saw significant reshuffling of global territories. The Middle East was no exception, with Britain and France stepping in to take charge. Think of it like two teachers taking control of a classroom where the students (here, countries) aren't considered ready to be on their own.
Key Points 📜
-
Treaty of Versailles, 1919
-
Ended WWI.
-
Mandates assigned: Britain 🇬🇧 got Palestine, Transjordan (today's Jordan), and Iraq. France 🇫🇷 got Syria and Lebanon.
-
Fun Fact: Imagine two parents deciding who gets to babysit which kids during a family reunion!
-
-
Immediate Effects
-
British and French troops move in.
-
It's like when the babysitters come to take charge, and the kids have to listen!
-
-
Who was T.E. Lawrence?
-
Often called ‘Lawrence of Arabia’.
-
Worked closely with Arab leaders during WWI. Kinda like that really helpful teaching assistant in a classroom.
-
-
Hussein, the Sharif of Mecca
-
Humiliated by the Sykes–Picot Agreement (a secret deal between the Brits and French).
-
Think of Hussein as the popular kid in school who's been promised the lead role in a play but ends up in the background.
-
-
Lawrence’s Advice and Subsequent Actions
-
Wanted Hussein’s son, Faisal, to be King of Syria.
-
But... plot twist! Syria was controlled by the French (remember the babysitters?).
-
Britain, now the school principal, values its friendship with the French teacher more than promises to the popular kid. Ouch!
-
-
Faisal's Quick Throne-Swap
-
French kick Faisal off the Syrian throne after just two years.
-
British, feeling a bit guilty, make Faisal King of Iraq. It’s like moving him from quarterback in football to captain in baseball.
-
-
Abdullah, Faisal’s Big Bro
-
Becomes ruler of Transjordan (King in 1946).
-
Now, the two brothers are in charge of Iraq and Transjordan, respectively.
-
-
Post-WWI Scenario
-
Iraq and Transjordan: Major players in Britain’s Middle East game board post-WWI.
-
It's as if two siblings from the popular family became school captains of two different school teams!
-
Unlock the Full Content!
Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of History HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟