Year 9 - History
Decolonisation in Palestine after the Second World War
Decolonisation: how similar was decolonisation throughout the British Empire?
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the similarities and differences between decolonisation in various parts of the British Empire. They examine this process in Ireland, India, Palestine, Africa and the Caribbean, providing them with ample knowledge to compare the experiences of each.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain why the decolonisation process in Palestine led to substantial conflict.
Key Notes
- During WW1, Britain occupied Palestine and made conflicting promises to different groups of people which caused tension.
- After WW1, the British government administered Palestine, allowing Jewish immigration which caused tension and conflict.
- After the Holocaust, large numbers of European Jews travelled to Palestine to form a Jewish state.
- In 1947, the UN proposed the partition of Palestine to create separate Arab and Jewish states.
- In 1948, Israel declared independence leading to the 1948 war involving neighbouring Arab states.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Zionist: someone who supports the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine; a movement for the protection of the state of Israel
- mandate: an official order giving a country or governing body the authority to manage and control a specific area of land
- revolt: an organised effort by a group of people to resist or overthrow the authority or government in power
- partition: to divide into parts
- paramilitary: an organised force that acts like a military unit but is not an official part of a country's armed forces
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That Britain has no historic role in the creation of tension between Arabs and Jews over Palestine.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
During WW1, Britain occupied Palestine and made conflicting promises to different groups of people which caused tension. After WW1, the British government administered Palestine, allowing Jewish immigration which caused tension and conflict.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Zionist'
someone who supports the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine; a movement for the protection of the state of Israel.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: That Britain has no historic role in the creation of tension between Arabs and Jews over Palestine. Correction: Britain's colonial role in Palestine during and after the First World War involved it making conflicting promises to both Arabs and Jews over Palestine's future.
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