Palestine and Israel Flashcards
What is the basis for Jewish and Arab claims to the land of Palestine ?
In what ways can the origin of the modern state of Israel be traced back to 19th century Europe ?
How did Arabs and Jews inside Palestine get along before the region’s takeover by the British ? In what ways did British policies augment ethnic tensions inside their mandate ?
How did Arabs and Jews respond to the British 1937 partition plan ?
Why did Zionism become a more mainstream ideology after WWII ?
How did the Holocaust transform the international prospects for forming a Jewish state in the British mandate of Palestine ?
How did the Exodus Incident contribute to the withdrawal of the British from Palestine ?
How did Resolution 181 attempt to accommodate the interests of Jews and Arabs and how did both sides feel about this diplomatic settlement ?
How did Jews and Arabs respond to Resolution 181 and the declaration of the state of Israel ?
Why did so many Palestinians flee their homes during the first Arab Israeli war ?
Why did the Jews win the first Arab-Israeli War ?
What were the consequences of this Jewish victory for Palestinian Arabs ?
