Recognition Of Israel

Geography, the rise of the Middle East, and the recognition of Israel.

Students will analyze primary documents concerning the recognition of Israel.

Role playing activity in which students will portray historical figures who were influential in the U.S. recognition of the State of Israel.

Students will analyze how political boundaries change with major world events by examining primary documents in small groups.

Students will analyze and discuss primary source documents pertaining to the Creation of the State of Israel.

After viewing the PowerPoint titled Israel and the American Cyrus which deals with the influences on President Truman's decision to recognize Israel and the birth of Israel as a nation, students will write to prompts.

For this project the students will create a timeline for the year highlighting events in national and international, art, literature, entertainment, music, science, inventions, sports, fashion, and economics.