Question

independent practice
1 describe one example of violence that broke out after the palestine mandate. explain the cause for the unrest and describe how the british responded.

1. explain why the british limited jewish immigration into the palestine mandate and why the jews were so upset about this.

Explanation:

Question 1

One example is the 1936 - 1939 Arab revolt. The cause was the increasing Jewish immigration (due to Nazi persecution in Europe) and land purchases, which threatened Arab economic and national aspirations. The British responded by appointing a royal commission (Peel Commission), which recommended partition, and also used military force to suppress the revolt, arresting leaders and deploying troops.

British limited Jewish immigration to appease Arab unrest (to maintain control and stability in the mandate, as Arab opposition to Jewish immigration was growing). Jews were upset because the Balfour Declaration promised a Jewish homeland, and many Jews, especially Holocaust survivors, saw Palestine as a safe haven and their historical homeland, so restrictions blocked their return/settlement.

Answer:

Example: 1936 - 1939 Arab Revolt. Cause: Jewish immigration/land purchases threatened Arab interests. British response: Appointed Peel Commission (recommended partition) and used military force.

Question 2