Which of the following describes a major effect of World War I on Turkey?
A. It lost control of many former Ottoman territories, but established an independent republic.
B. It participated in the League of Nations, but was not allowed to maintain its own military.
C. It was controlled under the British mandate system, but rapidly industrialized its economy.
D. It was blamed for causing World War I, but was not forced to pay for the Allies' war expenses.