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In 1939, Britain issued the third White Paper aiming to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. It proposed adhering to the Balfour Declaration, facilitating Jewish immigration, and establishing self-governance for Arabs and Jews. However, WWII hindered its implementation. Britain used military force to suppress the Palestinian revolt, shifting the internal and external dynamics in favor of Zionism.

What was the primary goal of the British government when issuing the Third White Paper in 1939?

• To resolve the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis

• To establish a new British colony

• To support the Zionist movement

• To end World War II

Which declaration did the Third White Paper of 1939 adhere to?

• The Mandate for Palestine

• The Sykes-Picot Agreement

• The Balfour Declaration

• The Treaty of Versailles

What was one of the proposals in the Third White Paper regarding Jewish immigration?

• To allow unrestricted Jewish immigration

• To encourage illegal immigration

• To facilitate Jewish immigration and limit the number of immigrants

• To completely stop Jewish immigration

What was the proposed basis for assigning key positions in the self-governing body suggested by the Third White Paper?

• Based on military strength

• Based on economic contributions

• Based on historical claims

• Based on population ratios of Arabs and Jews

Why was the Third White Paper not implemented?

• Due to lack of interest from both parties

• It was never officially published

• Because of the outbreak of World War II

• It was rejected by the United Nations