Recognition Of Israel

Students will examine documents from opposite sides from advisors close to Truman on the issue of the Recognition of Israel.

Students will examine primary sources to determine Truman's actions over Israel.

Students need to develop an understanding of foreign relations between the United States and the rest of the world, especially the Middle East.

The students will use both individual assignments and cooperative learning to explore a case study on the creation of the state of Israel.

Through a close reading of historic documents from the Truman Library each class will be divided into teams and "translate" and summarize the meaning of their document

To assist students in developing skills that will enable them to analyze primary documents and political cartoons which will help them develop an understanding of the different perspectives of Truman's recognition of Israel.

This lesson is designed to help students understand the complex issues that contributed to the US recognizing the State of Israel. In addition will it will help to put that action into a bigger picture of the Cold War diplomacy and politics.

This activity is designed to help students make connections between the actions taken by Imperialistic nations and the post World War II world, specifically as it relates to Middle East diplomacy and the creation of the state of Israel.

Analysis of primary documents relating to US involvement in the Middle East.

The development of the state of Israel