Question

In 1948, the United States angered Arab nations by A) authorizing the Marshall Plan. B) interfering in China’s political affairs. C) recognizing Israel as an independent Jewish state. D) using the United Nations to monitor international trade.

Answer 1

In 1948, the United States angered Arab nations by:

(C.) recognizing Israel as an independent Jewish state.

On May 14, 1948, the Provisional Government of Israel proclaimed a new State of Israel and the United States under President Truman recognized the Jewish government as authority of the Jewish state.