Syria: History
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400 years of Ottoman rule ends after Arab and British forces seize the Syrian capital city of Damascus.
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Following the end of World War I, Syria is placed under French mandate.
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France and Syria sign a treat agreeing on Syrian independence, however, France maintains their military and economic dominance.
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Syria becomes one of the founding members of the Arab League which the French troops slowly withdraw from Syria.
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The Last troops leave Syria following World War II.
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Syria cedes its sovereignty to join the United Arab Republic (UAR) headed by the Egyptian president.
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The United States imposes economic sanctions on Syria for supporting terrorism and failing to stop militants from entering Iraq.
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Trading opens on Syria's stock exchange, a move towards liberalizing state-run economy.
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Protests against the government arise and the government responds with violence leading to the destabilization of the entire country.
Sources:
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