How Israel Became a Modern Nation

What role did the League of Nations play in the establishment of Israel?

• It was responsible for the partition of the land.

• It recognized the Jewish historical connection to the land and supported reestablishment.

• It supported Britain in restricting Jewish immigration.

• It opposed the creation of Israel.

What was the outcome of the UN vote on November 29, 1947?

• To support British restrictions on Jewish immigration.

• To create a unified state for both Jews and Arabs.

• To end the British mandate immediately.

• To divide the land into a Jewish state and an Arab state.

What significant event coincided with the end of the British mandate on May 15, 1948?

• The postponement of the declaration demanded by the Americans.

• The retraction of support by King Abdullah.

• The declaration of the state of Israel.

• The start of the Arab invasion.

Who declared the establishment of the state of Israel?

• King Abdullah

• David Ben-Gurion

• Golda Meir

• Moshe Sharett

What was the outcome of the Arab invasion that followed the declaration of Israel's independence?

• Israel agreed to revert to British rule.

• Israel was defeated and disbanded.

• The invasion lasted a year and Israel emerged victorious.

• The invasion was immediately repelled within a few days.