Daily Curiosityby Erudico

Same year · Question

In 1917, the Russian Revolution occurred. Which declaration reshaped the Middle East that year?

Answer

The Balfour Declaration

The story behind the answer

The Balfour Declaration (November 2, 1917) was a letter from British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour pledging support for “a national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine, while noting the rights of existing non‑Jewish

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