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What was the reaction of the Palestinians to the partition of territory that established Israel?
What was the reaction of the Palestinians to the partition of territory that established Israel?
What was the primary goal of the Zionist movement?
What was the primary goal of the Zionist movement?
What was one consequence of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948–1949?
What was one consequence of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948–1949?
What was the Balfour Declaration's impact on Zionism?
What was the Balfour Declaration's impact on Zionism?
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Who emerged as the leader of the Free Officers Movement in Egypt?
Who emerged as the leader of the Free Officers Movement in Egypt?
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What significant reform did Nasser's regime implement after the coup in 1952?
What significant reform did Nasser's regime implement after the coup in 1952?
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Which event led to increased tensions between Jewish settlers and Palestinian Arabs?
Which event led to increased tensions between Jewish settlers and Palestinian Arabs?
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What was a key feature of the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty signed in 1954?
What was a key feature of the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty signed in 1954?
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What was the outcome of the United Nations' partition plan for Palestine in 1947?
What was the outcome of the United Nations' partition plan for Palestine in 1947?
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What major event occurred in May 1948 regarding Israel?
What major event occurred in May 1948 regarding Israel?
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What was a major outcome of the coup led by the Free Officers Movement?
What was a major outcome of the coup led by the Free Officers Movement?
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What did Nasser's regime do to political parties in Egypt?
What did Nasser's regime do to political parties in Egypt?
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What did Palestinians desire in response to increasing Jewish settlement?
What did Palestinians desire in response to increasing Jewish settlement?
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What was the outcome of Mao's proclamation that China had 'stood up' to the world in 1949?
What was the outcome of Mao's proclamation that China had 'stood up' to the world in 1949?
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What prompted Britain to invade Egypt shortly after the withdrawal of their troops?
What prompted Britain to invade Egypt shortly after the withdrawal of their troops?
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How did Jewish militants respond to the pressure for Jewish immigration after World War II?
How did Jewish militants respond to the pressure for Jewish immigration after World War II?
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What concerns did the newly formed state of Israel express upon its establishment?
What concerns did the newly formed state of Israel express upon its establishment?
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How did India achieve political independence from British rule?
How did India achieve political independence from British rule?
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What was a major internal conflict during India's path to independence?
What was a major internal conflict during India's path to independence?
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Which model did Gandhi advocate for India's future after independence?
Which model did Gandhi advocate for India's future after independence?
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What factor encouraged the British to transfer power to Indian leaders quickly?
What factor encouraged the British to transfer power to Indian leaders quickly?
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What type of nationalism predominantly shaped the Indian independence movement?
What type of nationalism predominantly shaped the Indian independence movement?
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What was a notable characteristic of the post-independence scenario in India?
What was a notable characteristic of the post-independence scenario in India?
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How did the Indian National Congress Party maintain control during the independence movement?
How did the Indian National Congress Party maintain control during the independence movement?
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What led Kikuyu women to protest outside the prison where Harry Thuku was held?
What led Kikuyu women to protest outside the prison where Harry Thuku was held?
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How did the land dispossession affect Kikuyu women’s responsibilities?
How did the land dispossession affect Kikuyu women’s responsibilities?
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What traditional form of protest did Ibo women revive against the warrant chiefs?
What traditional form of protest did Ibo women revive against the warrant chiefs?
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What was a significant outcome of the women's uprising against the British colonial administration?
What was a significant outcome of the women's uprising against the British colonial administration?
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What were Kikuyu women primarily protesting against, in relation to their land?
What were Kikuyu women primarily protesting against, in relation to their land?
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During which movement did fifty-five women lose their lives, highlighting the severity of their protests?
During which movement did fifty-five women lose their lives, highlighting the severity of their protests?
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What challenge did Kikuyu women face when European settlers encroached on their land?
What challenge did Kikuyu women face when European settlers encroached on their land?
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What motivated the protests by Ibo women towards the British authorities?
What motivated the protests by Ibo women towards the British authorities?
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Who initiated a campaign to uncover closet communists in the State Department and Hollywood?
Who initiated a campaign to uncover closet communists in the State Department and Hollywood?
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Which group played a significant role in the movement for racial equality during the 1950s?
Which group played a significant role in the movement for racial equality during the 1950s?
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What strategy did Martin Luther King Jr. borrow from Gandhi for the civil rights movement?
What strategy did Martin Luther King Jr. borrow from Gandhi for the civil rights movement?
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What event initiated a significant boycott that propelled Martin Luther King Jr. into prominence?
What event initiated a significant boycott that propelled Martin Luther King Jr. into prominence?
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During the 1950s, what percentage of the American population lived in poverty?
During the 1950s, what percentage of the American population lived in poverty?
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What was the immediate impact of the events initiated by Joseph McCarthy?
What was the immediate impact of the events initiated by Joseph McCarthy?
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In what way did the federal government respond to the civil rights movement over time?
In what way did the federal government respond to the civil rights movement over time?
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What was one significant effect of televised congressional hearings during McCarthy's campaign?
What was one significant effect of televised congressional hearings during McCarthy's campaign?
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What was the primary action taken by the government regarding Red Guards between 1967 and 1976?
What was the primary action taken by the government regarding Red Guards between 1967 and 1976?
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What role did female Red Guards play during the Cultural Revolution?
What role did female Red Guards play during the Cultural Revolution?
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What method did the Red Guards commonly use to rally crowds during their campaigns?
What method did the Red Guards commonly use to rally crowds during their campaigns?
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Which of Mao's policies faced criticism due to its consequences?
Which of Mao's policies faced criticism due to its consequences?
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How did Mao's revolutionary policies affect individuals outside of China?
How did Mao's revolutionary policies affect individuals outside of China?
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