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What was the primary goal stated by Prince Abdullah upon his arrival in Ma'an?
What was the primary goal stated by Prince Abdullah upon his arrival in Ma'an?
- To establish an independent kingdom in Transjordan.
- To negotiate a peace treaty with France.
- To seek financial aid from the British government.
- To liberate Syria and restore Arab rule in Damascus. (correct)
Which event prompted Arab leaders in the region to seek support from Sharif Hussein bin Ali?
Which event prompted Arab leaders in the region to seek support from Sharif Hussein bin Ali?
- The French occupation of Damascus. (correct)
- The signing of the Sykes-Picot Agreement.
- The Ottoman Empire's collapse.
- The British occupation of Palestine.
What was the name of the newspaper that Prince Abdullah published while in Ma'an?
What was the name of the newspaper that Prince Abdullah published while in Ma'an?
- Al-Urdun (Jordan).
- Al-Nahda Al-Arabiya (The Arab Renaissance).
- Al-Haq Ya'lou (Truth Prevails). (correct)
- Al-Mustaqbal (The Future).
What was the main objective of the Cairo Conference of 1921?
What was the main objective of the Cairo Conference of 1921?
What position was offered to Faisal I bin Hussein as a result of the Cairo Conference recommendations?
What position was offered to Faisal I bin Hussein as a result of the Cairo Conference recommendations?
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Jordanian Emirate
Jordanian Emirate
A political entity established in 1921, also known as Trans-Jordan Emirate.
Mandate
Mandate
A legal authority given to a nation to govern a territory, in this case, by Britain over Jordan.
Organic Law
Organic Law
A key constitutional law defining the structure and governance of the Emirate.
Prince Abdullah bin Hussein
Prince Abdullah bin Hussein
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Cairo Conference
Cairo Conference
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Study Notes
The Establishment of the Jordanian Emirate
- The French takeover of Damascus led Arab leaders in the Levant to seek the help of Sharif Hussein bin Ali, King of Hejaz, to dispatch one of his sons to lead the Arab movement aiming to liberate Syria and Lebanon from French control.
- Sharif Hussein bin Ali responded to this request and sent his second son, Amir Abdullah bin Hussein, to the Levant.
- Amir Abdullah bin Hussein arrived in Ma'an on November 21, 1920.
- He issued a statement discussing the liberation of Syria and the restoration of the Arab government in Damascus under King Faisal bin Hussein, which was ended by France.
- Amir Abdullah stayed in Ma'an for a few months, and he published a newspaper (Al-Haq Ya'la).
- A number of Jordanian and Arab figures gathered around him.
- The Cairo Conference was held in March 1921.
- This British conference, chaired by Winston Churchill, discussed the future of Britain's presence in the Middle East.
- The conference recommended Faisal I bin Hussein as King of Iraq.
- It also invited Amir Abdullah bin Hussein to meet with the British Secretary of State for the Colonies in Jerusalem.
Key Terms
- Trans-Jordan Emirate: The eastern part of the historical region of Jordan
- Mandate: A system established by the League of Nations after World War I to administer territories previously controlled by the Ottoman Empire
- Organic Law: The fundamental law governing the administration of the Trans-Jordan Emirate
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