The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine

Comprehension

Before engaging in a critical analysis of the history of Palestine as outlined by Khalidi, we must first make sure we understand what he is saying. Take the following questions and answer them in your own words. When doing so, try to limit the number of sentences you use and aim to explain these concepts succinctly. To double-check your work, or if you are truly stuck, you may visit the summary sections that address the question.

1. What did the Balfour Declaration say or, more importantly, not say? What were its consequences for the relationship between the Zionist movement, Britain, and Palestinians?

2. What was Nakba and what effects did it have on the Palestinian people? 

3. What did the United Nations Security Council resolution SC 242 say and why was it so important?

4. Who were the main actors in the Lebanese Civil War? What did they want and how did they go about trying to get what they wanted?

5. Compare and contrast the First and Second Intifadas. What were they? What tactics did people use? Was either effective?

6. Describe the roles Britain and the United States have played in Palestinian history.

7. Describe the role the PLO played over the six declarations of war.

8. Define Zionism and outline key ways it has impacted the Palestinian people.