title: 1921 Iraqi monarchy referendum
text: # 1921 Iraqi monarchy referendum
  
  A referendum was held in Mandatory Iraq between 16 July and 11 August 1921 to determine the form of government and head of state.
  
  ## Background
  
  During World War I, the United Kingdom occupied several parts of the Ottoman Empire. Three Mesopotamian vilayets (provinces) including Basra, Baghdad, and Mosul were combined to form Iraq. A group of Iraqi politicians met in Cairo in 1921 and called for a monarchy headed by Faisal bin Hussein. The Iraqi government and British administration approved this decision; and a referendum was held to determine the public approval.
  
  ## Results
  
  The referendum started on 16 July 1921 and ended on 11 August 1921. The results were announced on 19 August 1921 with 96% of the voters approving Faisal as King.
  
  ## Aftermath
  
  Faisal was crowned on 23 August 1921. Subsequently, a new Iraqi government was formed by Abdul-Muhsin Al-Saadoun on 20 November 1922, and elections for a constituent assembly were held between 1922 and 1924.
  
  