Question

"In order to obtain the support of World Jewry, the British Government in 1917 issued the Balfour Declaration. The Jews understood that, if the experiment of establishing a Jewish National Home succeeded and a sufficient number of Jews went to Palestine, the National Home might develop in the course of time into a Jewish State."

Which conclusion is best supported by the above passage?
A. The Cold War intensified the Arab-Israeli conflict.
B. The British made no promises to either Arabs or Jews.
C. The United Nations did not try to prevent the Arab-Israeli conflict.
D. The Arab-Israeli conflict can be traced in part to earlier British promise.

Answer 1

The best conclusion supported by the passage is that the Arab-Israeli conflict can be traced in part to earlier British promises.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best conclusion supported by the passage is D. The Arab-Israeli conflict can be traced in part to earlier British promises. The passage states that in 1917, the British government issued the Balfour Declaration, which expressed support for a “national home” for Jewish people in Palestine. This promise to establish a Jewish homeland caused tension and conflicts between Jews and Arabs in the region, which continue to this day.