1. Why was Israel created as a Jewish State in 1948?
Possible reasons for the creation of a Jewish State were: A RELIGIOUS CONNECTION to the land (The Jews believed that this land was their promised land, promised to them by their God) Anti-Semitism, hatred and discrimination towards Jewish people. Jewish Persecution, harsh treatment towards the Jewish people; Holocaust International Support (Supporters of Jewish people) Zionism- movement for Jewish people to return to their homeland (Palestine)

2. Why was Israel created as a Jewish State in 1948?
Thesis Statement:
Israel was created as a Jewish State in because of a Religious Connection to the land, Jewish Persecution and International Support.

3. Why was Israel created as a Jewish State in 1948?
While you read, please keep in mind:
Read the source (where did it come from?)
Circle any words you do not know
Highlight anything that can be used as evidence to support one of the three reasons for the creation of Israel as a Jewish State.

4. Why was Israel created as a Jewish State in 1948? Document A
Genesis 12: 1-7
Quote: V1. “The Lord said to Abram, Go…to the land that I will show you.” (RC or BS)
Mean: God guided Abram to Canaan, the promised land
Argument: God told Abram and his people where their land was.
Quote: V3. “I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you.” (IS)
Mean: Allies, those who support the Jewish or Hebrew people, will have God’s blessing.
Argument: If you are a friend of the Jews you will have God on your side); If you are not a friend of the Jews God will not be on your side.

5. Why was Israel created as a Jewish State in 1948? Document A
Genesis 12: 1-7
Quote: V7. “I will assign this land to your heirs.”
Mean: The land was given to the Jewish people by their God.
Argument: This quote is from the Torah, the Jewish holy book, so it must be true

6. Why was Israel created as a Jewish State in 1948? Document B
The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel
Quote: “…Israel was the birthplace of the Jewish people. Here their spiritual, religious…identity was shaped.”
Mean: Jewish people believe that Israel is their home.
Argument: They believe they have a religious tie or connection to the land.
Quote: “never ceased to pray and hope for their return to it…”; “…historic and traditional attachment, Jews strove…to re-establish themselves in their ancient homeland.
Mean: This means that the Jewish people have a Biblical connection to their land.
Argument: The faith and emotions of the Jewish people drives them to return home.

7. Why was Israel created as a Jewish State in 1948? Document B
The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel
Quote: “The catastrophe which recently befell the Jewish people-the massacre of millions of Jews in Europe…demonstrate[s] the urgency of solving the problem of its homelessness by re-establishing…the Jewish State…”
Mean: The events of the Holocaust were used to support the cast for the creation of a Jewish State.
Argument: The growing International support led to the creation of a Jewish State.

8. Why was Israel created as a Jewish State in 1948? Document B
The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel
Quote: “On the 29th November, 1947, the United Nations…passed a resolution calling for the establishment of a Jewish State…”
Mean: The United Nations approved the creation of the new country [Israel].
Argument: The United Nations authority reinforces the world’s support for the approval of new countries-such as Israel.