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Context ⬇️

During the French Mandate period (1920–1946), France maintained a stricter, more repressive relationship with Syria, marked by uprisings like the Great Syrian Revolt, military crackdowns, and efforts to divide the population to weaken Arab nationalism. In contrast, Lebanon was treated more favorably: France supported the creation of Greater Lebanon as a separate, Christian-majority state, built close ties with the Maronite community, and promoted French language and culture. France preferred Lebanon due to longstanding religious and cultural ties with Eastern Christians, particularly Maronites, whom they viewed as natural allies and beneficiaries of Western protection, while Syrian nationalism was seen as a direct threat to French colonial authority.

During the British Mandate period, Britain had a tense and often violent relationship with Palestine, driven by conflicting promises to both Zionist and Arab communities, leading to deep unrest, the Arab Revolt (1936–1939), and eventual British withdrawal in 1948. In Iraq, Britain faced heavy resistance, including the 1920 Iraqi Revolt, and responded with harsh military repression while installing a pro-British monarchy to maintain control over oil and strategic interests, granting nominal independence in 1932 but retaining influence. In contrast, Transjordan was treated more favorably; Britain established it as a client state under Emir Abdullah, avoided major conflict, and allowed gradual independence by 1946. Britain preferred Transjordan because it was politically compliant, strategically useful, and easier to manage through indirect rule, unlike the more volatile and contested territories of Palestine and Iraq.


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