BM+End

I. The United Kingdom stays as the main power in the Middle East as of the end of WWII A. Its colonial holdings remain intact 1. Ciprus 2. Oil in the **Persian Gulf** 3. Anglo-**Iranian** **Oi**l Co. 4. Iraq **holdings** 5. **Treaties** with Iraq, Jordan and Palestine 6. The **jewel** of Africa: The Suez Canal in Egipt B. The UK a war winner in trouble 1. Mayor **financial problems** after six years of war II. More troubles for the UK A. The US brough **problems** and benefits to the UK in the ME B. **Nationalism** grew strongly 1. **India** and **Pakistan** became **independent** C. The **British Labour Government** faced lots of problems in the Palestine 1. The **Arab Israeli issue** aggravated 2. The British had to face may problems: a. The implementation of the **White Paper** in the region b. More involvement of the **US in the region** c. The **Cold War** d. **Soviet interest** in the region e. **Arab actions** during the war f. **Hebrew resistance** g. **Pro-Jewish sentiment** worldwide h. Large number of **DPs** (displaced persons). i. **Dealings** with many **Jews** requiring attention ASAP.
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1. PLEASE **PRINT THIS OUTLINE** AND THE **ATTACHED SHEET** AND BRING IT TO CLASS ON **MONDAY 16**/11/09 **FBA** ON **TUESDA 17**/11/09 **FBB **
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