The Birth of Isreal 1939-1949 Flashcards
1
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1942
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Biltmore Declaration of support for a Jewish commonwealth in all of Palestine
2
Q
1945
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Zionist conference decided on a policy of active opposition to British rule
3
Q
1946
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Attack on the King David Hotel in Jerusalem
4
Q
1947
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Hanging of two British soldiers by Irgun and the Exodus prevented from landing in Palestine
5
Q
1947 November
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UN vote for partition of Palestine and start of civil war in Palestine
6
Q
1947 December
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British announcement that they would leave Palestine
7
Q
1948 May 14
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British withdrawal from Palestine and declaration of new state of Israel
8
Q
1948 May 15
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Invasion of Israel by Arab armies
9
Q
1949 January
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Final ceasefire arranged
