Question

why did many palestinian arabs oppose increased jewish immigration during the british mandate?
○ they wanted to leave the region of palestine themselves.
○ they feared they would lose land, jobs, and political control.
○ they hoped jewish people would help them gain independence.
○ they disliked that the british were allowing any immigration.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Palestinian Arabs did not want to leave Palestine; they were concerned about Jewish immigration's impact on their status, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: During the British mandate, increased Jewish immigration meant more competition for land, jobs, and political influence. Palestinian Arabs feared losing their existing rights and control, so this is correct.
• Option 3: There was no expectation that Jewish people would help them gain independence; in fact, the immigration led to tensions over territory and power, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: The opposition was specifically to Jewish immigration (and its consequences) rather than all immigration in general, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. They feared they would lose land, jobs, and political control.