Why was the mandate system established at the end of World War I? A.
The mandate system created a plan to punish Germany for the cost of the war by requiring payments from the Germans.

B.
The mandate system was created to take the territories once under the control of the Ottoman Empire and make them colonies of the British Empire.

C.
The mandate system created a plan to take lands controlled by Germany and give them to France as new colonies.

D.
The mandate system was created to establish an administration of the territories of the Ottoman Empire, while preparations were made for their independence.