Unit 14 Flashcardizz

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Why did Jewish immigration to Palestine increase before and after WWII?

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Jews sought safety and a homeland after facing persecution in Europe

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Which statement best describes the Arab states’ reaction to the creation of Israel in 1948?

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They launched a military attack against Israel

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How did the Arab-Israeli conflict change after the Six-Day War of 1967?

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Israel controlled more land

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What was a major global effect of the U.S. supporting Israel during the Yom Kippur War?

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OPEC cut off oil shipments to the U.S.

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Why did the situation in Gaza remain tense even after Israel withdrew in 2005?

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Hamas took power and continued attacking Israel

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Which of the following best explains how the U.S. responded to the 9/11 attacks?

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It launched a global campaign to fight terrorism

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What was the U.S. government’s main justification for invading Iraq in 2003?

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Iraq was believed to possess weapons of mass destruction

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What long-term cause contributed to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda?

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Colonial favoritism toward the Tutsi minority created lasting resentment

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How did the international community respond to ethnic violence in Bosnia and Kosovo?

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NATO forces intervened and Serb leaders were put on trial

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What was a common goal among Arab Spring protesters?

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Ending corruption and expanding freedoms