Following the aftermath of the World War which ended in 1918. The various colonies became League of Nations mandates.
This evident in the fact Article 22 of the Covenant of the League of Nations that the colonies under Central Powers became League of Nations mandates. The purpose is to improve the living conditions of the people living in the region and develop the territory in terms of infrastructures.
Many people felt that their lives would be better off if the colonies remained under British rule. Some were simply afraid to go up against the might of the British army. Others had business interests in England and knew that English trade was important to the economy.
