British Mandates

British Mandates were territories formerly controlled by the Ottoman Empire, placed under British administration by the League of Nations after World War I. They aimed to prepare these regions for independent sovereignty, often involving governance, development, and infrastructure projects. Mandates included areas like Palestine, Transjordan, and Iraq. While intended as a temporary arrangement, mandates often involved significant British influence, leading to local political tensions. The mandate system reflected a colonial-era approach to managing territories, balancing imperial interests with the goal of eventual self-rule for the populations involved.