okthe question iswhat did the british promise to the jews with the Balfour Decleration?
-The answer is The British promised the Jews if they fought in ww1 with britain the british would create them a homeland.
but what i dont get is Why did the British feel as though they had the power to promise this?
please help; this is a takehometest please dont write an answer unless your positive it is right thanx
2007-10-01 11:12:52 · 2 answers · asked by *winterbaby* 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Because at the time Britain controlled the area around present day Palestine and Israel.
2007-10-01 11:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by righteousjohnson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am pretty sure it's cause they wanted to trick them
please please help me:
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2007-10-01 11:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by Beatle-Juice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋