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What is the Iran Nuclear Deal?

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A group of countries come together to agree that Iran stockpile of nuclear weapons for be limited

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Why did America leave the Iran Nuclear Deal?

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America left the Iran Nuclear Deal because it didn’t trust Iran anymore and they thought that Iran would break their promise in not having Nuclear Weapons.

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What is Zionism?

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Political Movement- there should be a homeland for the Jewish people in the land of Israel, Protect Jews from anti-Semitism, and modern movement organized by Theodor Herzl in late 1800’s

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Balfour

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Britain supports the establishment of national home for Jewish people in Palestine

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Hussein-McMahon

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Arabs revolt against Ottomans during WWI, Britain will support the independence of Palestine

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Sykes-Picot Agreement-

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Deal between Britain and France, Arab provinces of the ottoman empire and divide control of the region

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What was the United Nations Partition Plan? When was it?

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1947, Separate the area into two countries, 55% of the land goes to the Jews and 45% of the land goes to the Arabs, Jerusalem: “international city controlled by the UN

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What happened immediately after Israel was declared a nation?

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After Israel was declared a nation the next day they go into war.

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What was the Nakba?

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Nakba was the Palestinian Catastrophe

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What was the 1967 war?

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Israel believes neighbors are preparing for war, Egypt requests withdrawal of the UN in May 1967

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What happened to the West Bank and Gaza Strip after the 1967 war?

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After the war of 1967, Israel takes control of the West bank and the Gaza Strip

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What does Israel begin to do in the occupied territories after the 1967 war?

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Israel created Israeli settlements

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What did the Palestinian refugees demand for many years?

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Palestinian refugees demand the right of return for many years

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What is the PLO?

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PLO is the Palestine Liberation organization

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Who was Yasir Arafat?

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Yasir Arafat is the chair men of the Palestine Liberation Organization

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What happened at the Camp David Accords in 1978?

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U.S President Carter invites Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister being to camp David, Egypt recognizes Israel as a country, Israel gives Sinai Peninsula back to Egypt, First Agreement between Israel and the Arab nation

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What was the Intifada?

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Palestinian uprising against the Israeli occupation living conditions, and to demand independence

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What are the current issues preventing peace?

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Current issues preventing peace are Jerusalem, Settlements, Security Barrier, Movement, Security and terrorism, Right of return.

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Who is Bashar al-Assad?

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Bashar al-Assad is the President of Syria.

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Why did civil war break out in Syria?

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Civil war broke out in Syria because Syrians disagreed with the government. They formed protest

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Who did the US become focused on fighting from 2014 on?

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ISIS

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Approximately how many refugees have fled Syria? Approximately how many people have been internally displaced?

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Approximately 6.5 Million people have been displaced within Syria
Approximately 5.23 million people have fled Syria

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What happened on September 11, 2001?

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The twin towers were hit along with the pentagon and the plane crash in Pennsylvania

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Who was responsible for the attacks (group and the individual)?

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Al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden

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Who was President of the USA at the time of the attacks?

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George W. Bush

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Why did America invade Afghanistan?

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To find Osama bin Laden

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What two groups did America fight in Afghanistan? Briefly describe them.

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Taliban-a group of people who took over Pakistan and promise people & Al-Qaeda- formed by Osama Bin Laden is a terrorist group that attack the U.S.

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Who was Saddam Hussein?

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Saddam Hussein is the former president of Iraq

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What were the two reasons given for America’s decision to invade Iraq?

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Weapons and terrorists

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What terrorist group emerged during the war with Iraq and the Syrian Civil War?

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ISIS

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