In which year did the Balfour Declaration express British support for a Jewish national home in Palestine?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1917
- Step 1: The declaration was a letter from Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour dated 2 November 1917. Step 2. It came before the British Mandate was confirmed by the League of Nations. Answer: 1917. Why not the others: 1907 is too early, 1922 is the Mandate confirmation and 1936 is the start of the Arab Revolt.
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