History HL
History HL
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Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners  1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners 1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World  1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)
Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)
Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)
Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)
Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)
Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)
Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)
Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)
Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)
Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)
Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)
Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)
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Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
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Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)

Israel's Rise - Prelude to the Six-Day War!

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Overview 🌍

The Six-Day War of 1967 had incredible outcomes, even though neither side really wanted it. Before understanding why it happened, we need to grasp Israel's history since its establishment.

The Development of Israel - Post-1949

  • 🚫 Threat of Invasion: Israel constantly felt threatened by its neighbors. They felt an invasion was always on the horizon.

    Example: Think about living in a neighborhood where almost every other house doesn’t want you there. You'd probably have your defenses up all the time, right? That’s how Israel felt!

  • 📣 Arab League's Stance: They had a "no peace with Zionists" policy. Recognizing Israel meant accepting defeat for them.

  • 🇮🇱 Israeli Defence Forces (IDF): It wasn't just for defense. The IDF was a melting pot - it transformed diverse Jews into unified Israeli citizens.

    Fun Fact: The IDF was like Israel's "school of hard knocks", helping to blend people from various backgrounds. It’s like the ultimate team-building camp!

A Dive into Israeli Society

  • 🌍 Immigrants: Israel experienced a massive influx of immigrants after 1949. Why? Because of the ‘Law of Return’ which allows any Jew globally to become an Israeli citizen.

    Example: Imagine you've been away from home for a long time, and then you hear there's a place that will always welcome you, no questions asked. That's Israel for Jews.

  • 🗣 Language Unity: The army played a big role in assimilating these diverse groups by teaching everyone Hebrew.

    Real-world comparison: It's like all international students in a university having to take a common language class. It helps bring unity!

  • 🌾 Kibbutzim: A unique Israeli concept! Large co-operative farms where everything's shared, from property to work.

    Example: Think of it like a never-ending community potluck. You grow tomatoes, I bring cucumbers, and someone else makes the salad!

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Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
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Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)

Israel's Rise - Prelude to the Six-Day War!

Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Overview 🌍

The Six-Day War of 1967 had incredible outcomes, even though neither side really wanted it. Before understanding why it happened, we need to grasp Israel's history since its establishment.

The Development of Israel - Post-1949

  • 🚫 Threat of Invasion: Israel constantly felt threatened by its neighbors. They felt an invasion was always on the horizon.

    Example: Think about living in a neighborhood where almost every other house doesn’t want you there. You'd probably have your defenses up all the time, right? That’s how Israel felt!

  • 📣 Arab League's Stance: They had a "no peace with Zionists" policy. Recognizing Israel meant accepting defeat for them.

  • 🇮🇱 Israeli Defence Forces (IDF): It wasn't just for defense. The IDF was a melting pot - it transformed diverse Jews into unified Israeli citizens.

    Fun Fact: The IDF was like Israel's "school of hard knocks", helping to blend people from various backgrounds. It’s like the ultimate team-building camp!

A Dive into Israeli Society

  • 🌍 Immigrants: Israel experienced a massive influx of immigrants after 1949. Why? Because of the ‘Law of Return’ which allows any Jew globally to become an Israeli citizen.

    Example: Imagine you've been away from home for a long time, and then you hear there's a place that will always welcome you, no questions asked. That's Israel for Jews.

  • 🗣 Language Unity: The army played a big role in assimilating these diverse groups by teaching everyone Hebrew.

    Real-world comparison: It's like all international students in a university having to take a common language class. It helps bring unity!

  • 🌾 Kibbutzim: A unique Israeli concept! Large co-operative farms where everything's shared, from property to work.

    Example: Think of it like a never-ending community potluck. You grow tomatoes, I bring cucumbers, and someone else makes the salad!

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