Middle East History Review

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What led to the end of the Ottoman Empire?

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They were on the losing side of WWI

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What was the problem with the new boundaries created by Europeans after the Ottoman Empire collapsed?

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The boundaries did not respect cultural, historic or religious beliefs.

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Who was given a mandate over Palestine after WWI?

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the British

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Why did many people support Zionism after WWII?

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many people felt sympathy for Holocaust survivors

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How did Arabs feel about the creation of Israel?

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They thought it was unfair to the Palestinians to punish them for what the Nazis did.

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What did supporters of Zionism believe?

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the Jews deserved a homeland in their Promised Land

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Who supported Palestinians when war broke out with Israel?

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neighboring Arab countries

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What was the result of the Six Day War?

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Israel won and began to occupy Palestinian territories

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What is an example of anti-semitism during WWII?

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Jews were persecuted and sent to concentration camps

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Who is the biggest supporter of Israel?

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the United States