1. Creation of Israel SS7H2.b.
Explain the historical reasons for the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948; include the Jewish religious connection to the land, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, and Zionism in Europe.

2. Considered to be the holy land
Jerusalem was the home of the Jews since the reign of King David in 1000 BCE
Considered to be the holy land
God promised the land to them
History of Jerusalem
Why is it important to the Jews?

3. What happened to the Jews in Jerusalem?
When the Roman Empire took control, the Jews still lived there under Roman rule.
The Jews revolted in 66 AD. They lost.
The Romans destroyed Jerusalem in 70 AD.
The Jews were banished from the city and dispersed throughout the world.
What happened to the Jews in Jerusalem?

4. Who has controlled Jerusalem?
Throughout history, Jerusalem was controlled by the Jews, then Christians, then Muslims.
The Christians took control of Jerusalem during the Crusades, but lost it to the Muslims again.
During the Ottoman Empire, Jerusalem was controlled by them (Muslim)
After WWI, Jerusalem was under British control.
Who has controlled Jerusalem?

5. Palestine after WWI
British control of Palestine and Jerusalem

6. After WWI, what happened to the Jews?
Holocaust: Systematic killing of Jews where over 6 million died in Europe.
Many wanted to leave Europe to avoid persecution or death.
They wanted to return to their homeland, “Their Promised Land”.
After WWI, what happened to the Jews?

7. Concentration Camps
Prison camps for Jews during 1930s and 1940s in Europe.
Under Nazi Germany
After the Nazis were defeated, many Jews were freed from bondage.

8. Zionism is a movement for the creation of a Jewish state in Palestine
The modern state of Israel came about because of this movement
“Zion” was the Promised Land
The Torah promises Zion to the descendants of Abraham
Israel was supposed to be a safe place for Jews
Jews after WWII
What is Zionism?