The Isreali-Palestinian Conflict

Name: Mariah Rivera

Date/12/8/16

Graded Assignment

Webquest: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Directions: The state of Palestine was divided in 1947 to establish the nation of Israel, resulting in two separate homelands for the Arab and Jewish people. The land separation has sharply divided Arabs and Israelis for over 50 years, resulting in ongoing violent conflicts.

For this Webquest, you will develop a historical understanding of the complex issues behind the decisions made in the Middle East, specifically in Israel and Palestine, by examining the multiple perspectives and agendas of the various parties involved. Use the following online resources to answer the questions below:

• PBS: “History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict” (Use the following keywords in an online search engine: Frontline shattered dreams of peace.)
• NPR (National Public Radio): “The Mideast: A Century of Conflict” (Use the following keywords in an online search engine: NPR Mideast conflict.)
• New York Times: “A Brief History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict” (Use the following keywords in an online search engine: New York Times brief history Israeli-Palestinian conflict.)
• Online NewsHour: “Israeli-Palestinian Conflict” (Use the following keywords in an online search engine: Online Newshour Israel Palestine Conflict. Then select “resources” in the right-hand column, and review “Newsmakers: Two Views of the Conflict” and “Coping with Conflict”.)

Answer the questions:

Total score: ____ of 50 points

(Score for Question 1: ___ of 2 points)

1. Who is involved in this conflict?

Answer:

Israel, Palestine, and Jerusalem is involved in this conflict.

(Score for Question 2: ___ of 3 points)

1. What region is at the heart of the conflict? Describe the claim that both groups have on this region.

Answer:

Jerusalem in Israel is the heart of the conflict. The claim that both groups have on this region is that Palestine wants to make it a unified capitol of Judaism.

(Score for Question 3: ___ of 3 points)

1. What is Israel? When was it founded and by whom?

Answer:

Israel is a modern country and it was founded in 1948 by Jewish Settlers.

(Score for Question 1: ___ of 2 points)

1. What is the Zionist Movement?

Answer:

The Zionist movement is of Jews and the Jewish culture that supports the creations of a Jewish homeland in the territory defined as the land of Israel.

(Score for Question 2: ___ of 3 points)

1. Describe the role of the U.S. in the establishment of Israel, a Jewish state.

Answer:

The role of the U.S is that the U.S voted in the diffirmative for the Israel’s statehood and encouraged others to do so as well.

(Score for Question 3: ___ of 3 points)

1. How did the Holocaust affect the formation of the Jewish homeland?

Answer:

The Holocaust affected of the formation of the Jewish Homeland because after the holocaust, people in Europe stopped their disregard for the Jews and their plight. That was one of the main factors behind the creation of Israel.