On what date did Iraq become a member of the League of Nations, ending the British mandate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 3 October 1932
- Step 1: Iraq joined the League in the early 1930s.
- Step 2: Admission on 3 October 1932 ended the mandate and was treated as independence.
Answer
3 October 1932
Why not the others: March 1917 was the capture of Baghdad; July 1958 was the revolution; August 1921 was the coronation.
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