Question

Israel Timeline

Create a timeline of events that impacted the creation of Israel and ongoing conflict in the region. Include all 11 events listed below. You may choose powerpoint/Google Slides to create your timeline. is also an excellent option. The timeline should include the year the event took place, a graphic to represent each event as well as a 3-4 sentence description of the event. All events should be in chronological order on the timeline. Please list the dates in the order in which they occurred. Remember, there is only ONE resubmission of the assignment IF you do not make a 70% or better on the first submission. Otherwise, there is only ONE submission allowed.
There should be 12 total slides. Slides 1 - 11 are the events presented in the order that they occurred.
The final slide, slide 12, should answer the following question: How have the events listed impacted the current situation between Israel and Palestine? Be sure to include the RAE elements of the RACES strategy that you have learned in Language Arts. (R - Restate the Question, A - Answer the Question , E - Explain your answer using specific details/examples)
This must be an original representation written in your own words. Do not copy and paste timeline facts.
Resources:
PDF Creation of Israel page 3
Connexus Text Realize Reader pages 624 - 627
Connexus Text Units 3 and Unit 5
Rubric: Submission Form Rubric for Israel Timeline

Six-Day War
Balfour Declaration
League of Nations/Europeans Create Mandates to Partition Southwest Asia
Oslo Accords
Israel becomes an official State
Creation of the Arab League

Suez Canal Crisis
Zionist Movement
Yom Kippur War
Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty
World War II/Holocaust

Answer 1

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Slide 1:

Event: Balfour Declaration
Year: 1917
Description: The Balfour Declaration was a statement issued by the British government during World War I announcing support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine.

Slide 2:
Event: League of Nations/Europeans Create Mandates to Partition Southwest Asia
Year: 1922
Description: After the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I, the League of Nations granted France and Britain mandates over different parts of the Middle East, including Palestine, leading to tensions between Jewish and Arab populations.

Slide 3:
Event: Creation of the Arab League
Year: 1945
Description: The Arab League was formed by seven Arab countries to promote political, economic, and cultural cooperation among its members, in response to the proposed partition of Palestine and the creation of Israel.

Slide 4:
Event: Zionist Movement
Year: Late 19th century to early 20th century
Description: The Zionist Movement emerged in response to growing anti-Semitism in Europe, advocating for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, which eventually led to the creation of Israel.

Slide 5:
Event: World War II/Holocaust
Year: 1939-1945
Description: The Holocaust, the systematic genocide of six million Jews by the Nazis during World War II, highlighted the need for a Jewish homeland and increased support for the establishment of Israel.

Slide 6:
Event: Israel becomes an official State
Year: 1948
Description: Israel officially declared independence on May 14, 1948, leading to a war with neighboring Arab countries and the displacement of many Palestinians, starting the ongoing conflict in the region.

Slide 7:
Event: Suez Canal Crisis
Year: 1956
Description: The Suez Crisis was a result of tensions between Egypt and Israel over control of the Suez Canal, leading to a brief war and intervention by major powers such as the US and USSR.

Slide 8:
Event: Six-Day War
Year: 1967
Description: The Six-Day War was a conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors, resulting in Israel gaining control of the Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, and Golan Heights.

Slide 9:
Event: Yom Kippur War
Year: 1973
Description: The Yom Kippur War was launched by Arab states against Israel to regain territory lost in the Six-Day War, highlighting the ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region.

Slide 10:
Event: Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty
Year: 1979
Description: The Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty was signed, leading to the normalization of relations between Egypt and Israel, with Egypt becoming the first Arab country to officially recognize Israel.

Slide 11:
Event: Oslo Accords
Year: 1993
Description: The Oslo Accords were signed between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, outlining a plan for Palestinian self-government and peace negotiations, although the conflict remains unresolved.

Slide 12:
Answer: The events listed have significantly impacted the current situation between Israel and Palestine. The establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 led to the displacement of many Palestinians, resulting in ongoing conflicts and disputes over territory. The Arab-Israeli wars, peace treaties, and peace agreements have shaped the political landscape in the region, with tensions still prevalent today. The conflict continues to be fueled by historical, religious, and territorial disputes, with both sides seeking recognition, security, and self-determination.