How Did the Western Powers React to the Declarations of Independence

question 81

Multiple Choice

How did the Western powers react to the declarations of independence by Syria and Iraq shortly following the First World War?

• A)They invaded the two regions and defeated the independence movements.
• B)They pointed to the declarations as models of national self-determination.
• C)They reinforced the ability of the Ottoman Empire to reclaim the territories.
• D)They placed the regions under the protectorate of the League of Nations.

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Definitions:

Temporal Discounting

The tendency of people to value immediate rewards more highly than future rewards, leading to impulsive decision-making.

Self-Regulation

The ability to monitor and control one’s own behavior, emotions, or thoughts, altering them in accordance with the demands of the situation.

Monitors Behavior

Observing and checking the progress or quality of one's own or others' actions over a period of time.

Emotional Distress

A negative emotional state that can include feelings of anxiety, depression, or grief.