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Who sent the declaration to Baron Lionel Walter Rothschild on November 2, 1917?
Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour
What did the Declaration state?
His Majesty's Government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people
What practical reasons led to Britain's support of Zionism in 1917?
Rallying Jewish resistance fighters and gaining a friendly ally in a convenient location.
What was the British rule over Palestine called?
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What were the major ideological differences between the Jewish militias before becoming the IDF in 1948?
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What was the original purpose of the Haganah organization?
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What event in 1929 led to the Haganah becoming larger and attracting more fighters?
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What was the purpose of the Irgun TZva Leumi, also known as Irgun?
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What did Menachem Begin and other members of the Irgun claim to have done prior King David Hotel bombing?
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What did the British authorities in Palestine do in an effort to end the violence?
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Description
Test your knowledge about the early efforts to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine, and the role of key figures like Theodor Herzl and David Lloyd George. Learn about the requests for emigration, the British support for Zionism, and the historical context of this significant movement.
