AP World History 8.6 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How did the Zionist movement contribute to the birth of Israel?

The Zionist movement urged the creation of a separate Jewish state.

What did the Balfour Declaration propose for Jews?

It favored the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jews.

What did the Balfour Declaration intend for non-Jews?

It promised civil and religious rights to non-Jews in Palestine.

Describe how the events of 1948 led to Israel becoming its own country.

The UN divided Palestine into Jewish and Arab sections; the Jewish section declared itself as Israel. Signup and view all the answers

Which countries supported Israel?

The United States. Signup and view all the answers

Which countries supported Palestine?

Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq. Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Six-Day War?

Israel gained the Gaza Strip from Egypt, the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Palestine and several Arab states reject the Camp David Accords?

The Camp David Accords was a peace agreement between the President of Israel and the President of Egypt. Signup and view all the answers

What were the goals of the PLO?

The PLO wanted the return of occupied lands and the creation of an independent nation of Palestine. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Fatahs?

Palestinians split into two factions; the Fatahs controlled the West Bank. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Hamas?

The Hamas controlled Gaza. Signup and view all the answers

What was Palestine angry about in regards to Israel?

The Israeli government implemented tighter border control on the West Bank and Gaza, restricting normal activity. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Khmer Rouge do in Cambodia?

Killed or exiled thousands of Cambodians and imposed a ruthless form of communism. Signup and view all the answers

In 1947, the British divided colonial India in 2 countries: India, which was mostly and Pakistan, which was mostly .

Hindu, Muslim Signup and view all the answers

How many people moved between India and Pakistan at this time?

10 million. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Pakistan and India's relationship after partition.

Pakistani-Indian distrust grew. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Kashmir Conflict.

India and Pakistan fighting over the Kashmir region. Signup and view all the answers

Who was an important female leader in Sri Lanka?

Sirimavo Bandaranaike. Signup and view all the answers

What did Sirimavo Bandaranaike accomplish?

She was the world's first female prime minister and instituted radical policies - land reforms, restrictions on free enterprise, and a new constitution. Signup and view all the answers

Who was an important female leader in India?

Indira Gandhi. Signup and view all the answers

What did Indira Gandhi accomplish?

She jailed opposition leader and developed a 20-point economic program that relieved inflation, reformed corrupt laws, and increased production. Signup and view all the answers

Who was an important female leader in Pakistan?

Benazir Bhutto. Signup and view all the answers

What did Benazir Bhutto accomplish?

She was a prime minister in Pakistan and the first elected female leader of a majority Muslim country. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Arusha Declaration of 1967 summarize?

African socialist political and economic ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of Nyerere's successes as president of Tanzania?

He made literary campaigns, free education, collective farming, and advanced economic independence for Tanzania. Signup and view all the answers

What were some major hot spots in the world that became metropole?

People from newly independent countries moved to former colonial powers like London, France, and the US. Signup and view all the answers

Why did citizens of newly independent countries emigrate to their former colonizing country?

They were able to find jobs, keeping economic and cultural ties strong. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Zionist Movement and the Birth of Israel

The Zionist movement advocated for the establishment of a separate Jewish state, leading to the creation of Israel.
The Balfour Declaration endorsed the formation of a "national home" for Jews in Palestine while promising civil and religious rights to non-Jews.

Formation of Israel

In 1948, the United Nations partitioned Palestine into Jewish and Arab sections, prompting the Jewish section to declare itself Israel.
The United States emerged as a primary supporter of Israel, while Palestine received support from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq.

Conflicts and Agreements

The Six-Day War resulted in Israel acquiring territory, including the Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Golan Heights.
The Camp David Accords, a peace agreement between Israel and Egypt, faced rejection from Palestine and several Arab states.

Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO)

The PLO aimed for the return of occupied territories and the establishment of an independent Palestinian nation.
Palestinians were divided into factions, with Fatahs controlling the West Bank and Hamas governing Gaza.

Tensions in Gaza and the West Bank

Increased Israeli border controls on the West Bank and Gaza sparked Palestinian anger, as these measures restricted normal activities.

Cambodia and Khmer Rouge

The Khmer Rouge regime resulted in mass killings and exile for thousands of Cambodians while enforcing extreme communist policies.

Partition of Colonial India

In 1947, colonial India was partitioned into predominantly Hindu India and predominantly Muslim Pakistan, leading to the relocation of approximately 10 million people.
Post-partition, distrust between India and Pakistan deepened, culminating in ongoing conflicts, particularly over the Kashmir region.

Female Political Leaders in South Asia

Sirimavo Bandaranaike became the world's first female prime minister in Sri Lanka, implementing radical land reforms and constitutional changes.
Indira Gandhi, a key figure in India, developed a 20-point economic program to address inflation and corruption, imprisoning opposition leaders.
Benazir Bhutto served as Pakistan's first elected female prime minister in a majority Muslim country.

African Politics and Socioeconomic Policies

The Arusha Declaration of 1967 outlined African socialist principles in political and economic contexts.
Julius Nyerere's presidency in Tanzania achieved significant milestones in education, collective farming, and economic independence.

Migration Patterns Post-Colonization

Newly independent countries experienced significant emigration to former colonial powers, notably London, France, and the US, as citizens sought job opportunities.
These migration patterns reinforced cultural and economic ties between former colonies and their colonizers.

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