State of Damascus

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Establishment

• July 1920: The Syrian mandate region was subdivided into six states. One of themwas the state of Damascus (1920).

Chronology

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1. World War I

Was a global conflict between two coalitions, the Allies (primarily France, the United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the United States) and the Central Powers (led by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire). It was mainly caused by the competition of the western countries over domain in Europe and in the rest of the world with their colonial empires. The war ended with the defeat of the Central Powers. The war also caused the Russian Revolution and the ensuing Russian Civil War.

1.1. Aftermath of World War I

Were a series of treaties and military events that can be considered a direct consequence of World War I.

• July 1920: The Syrian mandate region was subdivided into six states. One of themwas the state of Damascus (1920).

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

• May 1921: Jabal Druze State separated from the State of Damascus.
• June 1922: French General Gouraud announced the Syrian Federation which included the states of Damascus, Aleppo, and the Alawite state.

Disestablishment

• June 1922: French General Gouraud announced the Syrian Federation which included the states of Damascus, Aleppo, and the Alawite state.