The British Supported Faisal I Because

question 52

Multiple Choice

The British supported Faisal I because

• A) they needed his help to win the Battle of Gallipoli.
• B) he led an Arab revolt that destabilized the Ottoman Empire.
• C) he led an Armenian revolt that destabilized the Ottoman Empire.
• D) he led a Communist revolt that destabilized Russia.
• E) he was a leading Zionist.

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