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5: League of Nations Pt. 2 - Around the World

History of the Second World War

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The Importance of Sovereign Power in the Mandates

During events like the Syrian revolt, one of the key ambiguities of the Mandate system became very important. The question of who held final control over the Mandates was important for many reasons. Almost all the Mandates were forced to adopt an open door policy when it came to economic activities. This meant that free trade with other nations was expected and should be done without favoritism or restrictions based on the nation of origin.

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