4. Reasons For Leaving: The Un Flashcards
Why did the British pass the issue onto February 1947?
Bevin’s failure to reach a solution that allowed the continuation of British rule
What was the impact of Bevin’s failure to reach a solution that allowed the continuation of British rule?
They passed the issue onto the UN in February 1947
What did Bevin hope that the UN would do?
Legitimise British rule
Nullify US objections
Who hoped that the UN would:
Legitimise British rule
Nullify US objections
Bevin
What was the skill set of the UN?
Inexperienced
When was the UN founded?
1945
What committee did the UN form?
UNSCOP- special committee on Palestine
What was the UNSCOP?
special committee on Palestine
What was the initial issue with the UNSCOP?
None of the members had experience with Palestine
What was the UNSCOP United in?
Calling for an end to the British mandate and called for a partition
What did the Zionists initially demand?
Demanded that the Un grant them 80% of Land even though there were twice as many Arabs as Jews in the country
What was the impact of Zionist lobbying?
Led to favourable outcomes
What percentage of land was given to the Jews?
56%
To what group were 56% of land?
Jews
What was the partition plan seen as?
Pro-Zionist
