1. SS7H2 Analyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East). b
SS7H2 Analyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East). b. Explain the historical factors contributing to the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948; include the Jewish religious connection to the land, antisemitism, the development of Zionism in Europe, and the aftermath of the Holocaust.

2. Compare the two maps from the previous lesson. Where is Israel?

3. In 1923, the British divided their mandated area of Palestine into two districts. Jews would only be permitted to settle in the area of Palestine.

4. Finally, in 1947 the United Nations (UN) posed a Partition Plan for a Jewish state and an Arab state.

5. Based on its logo below, how would you describe the United Nations (UN)?

7. Let’s examine the general timeline of Jewish and Arab kingdoms.

8. Use your graphic organizer to summarize important information from the lesson.

9. The Establishment of Israel When? How?

10. The Establishment of Israel Why?

12. The Establishment of Israel: Religious Connection to Land

17. The Establishment of Israel: Zionism

18. The Establishment of Israel: Zionism

21. The Establishment of Israel: Anti-Semitism

22. The Establishment of Israel: Anti-Semitism

24. The Establishment of Israel: Holocaust