The Balfour Declaration, 1917
An Agreement by the British to establish a Jewish Homeland in Palestine
Remained under Br. Control as a result of the Br. Mandate
Britain additionally promised the Arabs independence in the area
In 1919 only 60,000 Jews lived in Palestine but it had increased by ten times the amount in 1939
Remained under Br. Control as a result of the Br. Mandate
Britain additionally promised the Arabs independence in the area
In 1919 only 60,000 Jews lived in Palestine but it had increased by ten times the amount in 1939
Summary
In 1917 the Balfour Declaration was put into play, and was an agreement drafted by the British in attempt to create a Jewish homeland in Palestine. The territory remained under British control, but on the other hand the Arabs were promised independence of the region. At first in 1919 only 60,000 jews lived in Palestine but this had increased ten times by 1939.