. 1914 – 1918 : WWI – Who was promised a homeland in Palestine?
Britain agreed to back Arab demands for independence
Britain pledged its support for a “national homeland” for the Jews
The British promised the same land to both groups
Competing claims to Palestine
What group of people first settled the area of Palestine?
The Hebrews, a Semitic people
* date is incorrect it was 1500 B.C.
I. Competing claims to Palestine
What group of people first settled the area of Palestine?
The Hebrews, a Semitic people
* Date is not correct ~ it was 1500 B.C.