WH Unit 9 Modern Era review

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What was the main focus of the international community after World War 2 regarding the Jewish community?

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To create a haven for the Jews.

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Which organization was created in 1945 to replace the failed League of Nations?

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The United Nations.

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What was the Balfour Declaration of 1917?

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A statement by a British official supporting the creation of a Jewish nation in Palestine

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What was the outcome of the Arab-Israeli War that occurred after Israel declared independence in 1948?

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Israel was victorious and gained territory, removing many Palestinians.

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What was the result of the Six Day War in 1967?

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Israel gained more territory and the number of Palestinian refugees increased.

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What was the main goal of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO)?

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To fight for the rights of Palestinians displaced by conflict with Israel

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What did the Oslo Accords of 1993 achieve?

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They resulted in a peace treaty giving the Gaza Strip and West Bank to the Palestinians.

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Which movement was a major factor in the decolonization movement in India after World War II?

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The independence movement led by Mohandas Gandhi

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What was the Indian National Congress's movement called during the struggle for India's independence?

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Quit India Movement

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What was the main reason for the British to jail Indians during their rebellion for independence in 1947?

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For the rebellion against British rule