Following it's defeat in World War I, the Ottoman Empire: A. began a campaign of genocide against Armenian communities that did not support the war.

B. adopted a communist form of government because of pressure from the Russian Bolsheviks.

C. allowed ethnic groups in its territory to create new countries based on self-determination.

D. gave up control of its African and Middle Eastern territories to the European Allies.​

C. allowed ethnic groups in its territory to create new countries based on self-determination.

Explanation:

The Ottoman Empire was part of the Central Powers created during World War I when nations like Germany and Austria-Hungary joined the group. After the defeat in the First World War, the Ottoman Empire lost its provinces, which allowed ethnic groups in the Balkan region to form nations based on self-determination. The Ottoman Empire broke apart, with the Turks confined to Turkey (Asia Minor).

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