French and British Wars in the Middle East during the Great War of 1920

📚 France and Britain were overseeing the transition to Independence in Syria and Iraq but were also guided by their own imperial interests.

🌍 The Franco-Syrian War and the Iraqi Revolt in 1920 were sparked by nationalist movements and tensions between the Arab regions and the Western powers.

🔥 Instability and conflicts erupted in various areas, including Latakia, Tyre, and Idlib, leading to deteriorating relations between Arab leader Faisal and the French commander.

📜 French forces and Syrian nationalists disagree on terms of independence.

⚔️ French troops invade Syria, leading to a decisive battle at my Saloon.

💔 Syrian forces suffer a crushing defeat, but the battle becomes a symbol of Arab heroism and resilience.

🗺️ The French divided Syria and Lebanon into five separate states after their victory, ruling them for years to come.

🇮🇶 The deposed King of Syria turned his attention to the British Mandate of Mesopotamia, which was assigned to Britain by the League of Nations.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The British faced challenges in establishing control in Mesopotamia due to divisions within their own forces and the opposition from Mesopotamian people.

🔥 The British faced challenges in Mesopotamia during the Iraqi Revolution in 1920.

🌍 Tribal leaders and tribesmen joined forces to revolt against British control.

⚔️ Multiple British relief forces were defeated, leading to increased tensions and danger for the British.

The British faced a revolt in Iraq involving both Shia and Sunni Muslims.

The British had better relations with prominent leaders in certain regions, which influenced the duration and intensity of the uprising.

The causes of the revolt included factors like mistreatment of leaders and various conspiracy theories involving other countries and oil companies.

🌍 The Iraqi Revolution set the stage for Iraq's eventual independence in 1931.

⚔️ Defeating the tribes in the Revolt was costly for the British, but it showed that governing Mesopotamia would require changes.

👑 Faisal was chosen as the leader of Iraq, supported by the British and the hashemite family.

💥 The Iraqi Revolution led to the British backing down and the eventual independence of Iraq in the 1930s.

🌍 The Spa Conference in Belgium discussed the implementation of the Treaty of Versailles, disarmament, and war reparations.

🇺🇸 At the Democratic party convention in North America, Laura Clay became the first American woman to receive a vote for a presidential nomination.