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Why did the Jewish people want to form their own independent nation after World War II?

A) They realized that they could be more powerful than Germany and were looking for revenge.

B) They were tired of the prejudice and persecution they endured for centuries and wanted a country to protect themselves.

C) They knew they could form a close bond with the Muslim nations in the Middle East.

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The Correct answer is B they were tired of the prejudice and persecution they endured for centuries

They were tired of the prejudice and persecution they endured for centuries and wanted a country to protect themselves. After the Holocaust and World War II ended, members of the Zionist movement primarily focused on creating an independent Jewish state

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