Which statements best describe the Camp David Accords? Check all that apply.
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- They were the first peace agreement for Israel in the Middle East.
- They showed that Arabs and Israelis could negotiate in good faith.
- They showed that the US could play an important role in negotiations.
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The US helped to negotiate a peace agreement in 1979 between Israel and
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Egypt.
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Following the birth of Israel, why was it important that Jerusalem was placed under UN supervision?
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Both Jews and Arabs considered it to be a holy city.
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A subject many nations agree on regarding the Palestinians is that
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they have a right to independence.
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Which tactic did Palestinians use against Israel in 1987?
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an intifada
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How did the Balfour Declaration contribute to tension between Jews and Arabs?
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It supported the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
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The world's most powerful nations agree that Palestinians and Israelis both have the right to
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exist safety without question
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A result of the Arab-Israeli War during 1948-1949 was that
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thousands of Palestinians became refugees.
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The quote is from US President Barack Obama.
Among Israelis and Palestinians, the future must not belong to those who turn their backs on a prospect of peace. Let us leave behind those who thrive on conflict, those who reject the right of Israel to exist. The road is hard, but the destination is clear—a secure, Jewish state of Israel and an independent, prosperous Palestine.
What does the quote imply about reasons for Palestinian independence?
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Palestinian independence is important for peace in the Middle East.
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Which countries attacked Israel during the Yom Kippur War in 1973?
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Egypt and Syria
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Which best explains how Yasir Arafat strengthened the case for Palestinian independence?
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He lessened anti-Israeli violence and persuaded the Israeli government to help his people.
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Which best explains how the change by Palestinians from violence to negotiation affected their case for independence?
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It made the case stronger by showing that Palestinians were willing to live peacefully alongside Israelis.
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Which directly led to the first armed conflict between Arabs and Israelis?
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the declaration of statehood by Israel in 1948
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How did the Holocaust affect support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine?
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It increased support greatly.
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