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Why Arabs willingly helped Britain in taking Palestine from ottoman in First World War?

Correct answer: B. because they had been promised independence after the war

  • A. because of the danger of attack from Greece
  • B. because they had been promised independence after the war
  • C. because Arabs were not in the position to defend it by themselves
  • D. None of these

Explanation

During the Arab Revolt, Britain encouraged Arab support by promising recognition of Arab independence after the Ottoman defeat, although the commitments were ambiguous and later contradicted by imperial arrangements. This promise is the central reason identified in the options.

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