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- 1In the early 1900’s, Britain made three promises regarding the region of Palestine – who were they written to and what did the promises state?They were written to the League of Nations
The promises stated:
1. Hussein-McMahon Correspondence
– If Arabs revolt against Ottomans during WWI, Britain will
support independence of Palestine, Transjordan, Syria and Iraq
2. Balfour Declaration
– Britain announces support for establishment of national home
for Jewish people in Palestine
3. Sykes-Picot Agreement
– Deal between Britain and France to carve up the Arab provinces
of the Ottoman Empire and divide control of the region - 2—
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