Arab Peninsula Dbq

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The Arab peninsula was under control of the Ottoman Turks. During WW1 in the time period of 1914-1918 it allowed Arab tribes to fight against the Turks. The Arabs fought on the side of the Allies. Arabs hoped to be freed from Turkish control and gain independence, TE Lawrence went to speak to Arab tribes to gain their support for WWI. France and Great Britain planned on taking Arab states as colonies. In November of 1917 a resolution calling for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. This resolution caused anger amongst Arab community they believed Palestine would be a free Arab State. This declaration was made for one to influence US Jewish businessmen in supporting war. The Jewish population continued to support Russian involvement,

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