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What type of governance framework was Transjordan under after the visit of the British High Commissioner in May 1923?
What type of governance framework was Transjordan under after the visit of the British High Commissioner in May 1923?
- Military occupation controlled by the League of Nations
- Joint governance between Britain and Palestine
- Direct British rule with a local council
- A constitutional framework under Prince Abdullah (correct)
Which of the following best describes the role of Great Britain in Transjordan's government as defined by the Mandate system?
Which of the following best describes the role of Great Britain in Transjordan's government as defined by the Mandate system?
- Complete administrative control over all aspects of Transjordanian governance
- Limited involvement, only providing military support during times of crisis
- Oversight of security and foreign affairs, with a British representative advising the government (correct)
- Shared governance with local leaders, focusing on economic development only
What was the initial name of the Transjordan region, before it was formally changed in 1927?
What was the initial name of the Transjordan region, before it was formally changed in 1927?
- The Emirate of Arab East (correct)
- The Administrative Unit of Palestine
- The British Mandate of Transjordan
- The Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan
What was the name of the central administration established in Amman on April 11, 1921, and who served as its head?
What was the name of the central administration established in Amman on April 11, 1921, and who served as its head?
Which best describes the gradual transition of Transjordan's governance in the early 1920s?
Which best describes the gradual transition of Transjordan's governance in the early 1920s?
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The Mandate
The Mandate
A political system created by the League of Nations post-WWI for administering territories like Transjordan.
Prince Abdullah
Prince Abdullah
The leader of Transjordan's national government established in 1922.
Administrative Autonomy
Administrative Autonomy
Significant self-governing powers granted to Transjordan's government by Britain.
Council of Advisors
Council of Advisors
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Administrative Independence
Administrative Independence
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Study Notes
The Mandate System in Palestine and Transjordan
- The League of Nations created a mandate system after WWI, placing a nation under the control and guardianship of another
- Britain was given a mandate over Palestine and Transjordan
- Emir Abdullah was sent to Transjordan due to a political agreement with the British
- A government was formed in Transjordan in April 1921, called the Council of Advisors
- Rashid Tal'a was the president
- The British advisor had significant power in the beginning, but progressively, the Emir's and the government's power increased
- In May 1923, Britain’s High Commissioner, Herbert Samuel, visited Amman
- He recognized Transjordan as having independent administrative power under Emir Abdullah
- The new government was to be constitutional
- Transjordan was initially known as the Emirate of Arab East, later changed to the Emirate of Transjordan in 1927
Key Dates and Figures
- 1921: Emir Abdullah sent to Transjordan
- 1921: Establishment of the Council of Advisors in Transjordan
- 1923: Herbert Samuel's visit to Amman
- 1927: Transjordan renamed the Emirate of Transjordan
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