Historical Turning Points: Kristallnacht and the Birth of Israel

As we watch "Days that Shook the World", take notes on the events that occur. Use the notes to then respond to the questions.

What was Kristallnacht also known as?

When did Kristallnacht occur?

Which event is considered the foundation date for the modern State of Israel?

What was the immediate cause of Kristallnacht?

Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?

Kristallnacht targeted the homes, businesses, and synagogues of which group?

What was the British government's policy towards Jewish immigration to Palestine during the 1930s and 1940s?

What international body approved the plan for the partition of Palestine in 1947?

In response to Kristallnacht, many Jews sought to flee Germany. Which country's embassy in Vienna issued thousands of visas to Jewish refugees?

Which war immediately followed the declaration of the State of Israel in 1948?

What was the main consequence of Kristallnacht for the Jewish community in Germany?

Which of the following was NOT a result of the 1947 UN Partition Plan for Palestine?

How did the international community react to Kristallnacht?

Which document, issued by the British government, expressed support for a 'national home for the Jewish people' in Palestine?

What was the main goal of Zionist movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Which country played a key role in the establishment and recognition of the State of Israel?

What was the fate of many synagogues in Germany during Kristallnacht?

Which of the following was a consequence of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-1949?

How did the Jewish community in Palestine primarily respond to the UN Partition Plan?

What was the broader historical context in which Kristallnacht took place?