It is clearly seen that during the first half of the 19th century, many people and groups of people promised many things to others to gain support in wars or revolutions. Most of these promises were never meant to be kept, nor where they were kept. As seen in these documents, Russia, Mexico, and the Middle Eastern territories of the Ottoman Empire all experienced unrest during this period. England and France had their eyes on Ottoman land after World War I, while Mexico was facing its own revolution and Russia was experiencing its own political change. Documents 27.4 and 27.5 show the planning that Britain and France were doing behind closed doors to divide land after the First World War. Document 27.4 is a map showing the agreements on French and British controlled lands and the areas of French and British influence if the Ottomans were to lose the war. This agreement went against previous promises of rights and independence made to established Arab leaders. The Jewish population was also promised a “national home” in Palestine for its support in the war (27.5). Al...