G10 Flashcard 8: Lesson 8

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How did World War I affect the political borders of Europe and the Middle East?

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It resulted in the breaking apart of empires and the creation of new nations.

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CA.10.6.2.

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What was the impact of nationalism on the Jewish and Arab populations during World War I?

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It fueled aspirations for separate national identities and states.

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CA.10.6.2.

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What was the main reason for the British Empire seeking Arab and Jewish support during World War I?

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To gain allies against the Ottoman Empire

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CA.10.6.2.

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What was the significance of the Hussein-McMahon Correspondence between Britain and Arabic-speaking peoples during World War I?

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It promised Arab independence in exchange for support against the Ottomans.

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CA.10.6.2.

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How did Britain's Balfour Declaration of 1917 impact the map of the Middle East after World War I?

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It supported the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.

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CA.10.6.2.

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Which agreement secretly divided the Middle East between Britain and France during World War I?

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The Sykes-Picot Agreement

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CA.10.6.2.

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What was the reaction of Arabs and Jews to the Sykes-Picot Agreement?

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Both groups were unhappy as it contradicted previous promises.

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CA.10.6.2.

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How did the promises the British Empire made to the Jewish and Arab peoples during World War I affect relations between them in the Middle East after the war?

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They were largely unfulfilled, causing frustration and conflict.

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CA.10.6.2.