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Syria’s status as a mandate of France that was decided in The San Remo Conference was also acknowledged by The League of Nations on 24th July, 1922. The oppressive policy applied by France in Syria caused the public of Syria to react strongly against France. For long years, France had to tackle with Syrians’ rebellions for independence. Having failed to prevent Syrians’ claims of independence, France initiated bilateral negotiations with Syrian delegation in Paris. The negotiations resulted in the conclusion of a treaty on 9th September, 1936 for the independence of Syria. With this treaty, Syria was to be able to gain independence within three years. The treaty was ratified by the Syrian Assembly. However, having thought that would set a negative example for the other mandated regions, the French Assembly did not ratify the treaty. Although the Turkish public opinion gave positive reaction to the Franco-Syrian Treaty, it was overreacted negatively due to the fact that Alexandretta and Antioch regions would be included in Syrian borders with this treaty. In this study, archival documents and periodicals regarding that period were reviewed, and the content of the treaty and the Turkish public opinion about the treaty was examined.

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