HIST 219 Chapter Notes - Chapter 03-29: Upper Class, Pioneer Movement
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03/29 the general federation of laborers in the land of israel, response to the arab. Mass murders carried out against jews, as well as rioting, looting, etc. Introduction of jews/jewish capital has led to ag dev, econ prosperity, increased govt projects, better worker organization. Better quality of life for jews/arabs alike. Upper class arabs are inciting anti-jewish sentiment bc jews r empowering lower class/workers. United w muslim relig leadership, which had int in promoting relig hatred to secure jerusalem as muslim center. Alienation of jews from armed forces/police service. Jews want to develop econ and strengthen labour. This would bring prosperity to all and facilitate good relations between religious/ethnicities. Jews want self-determination/governance and ability to work--not dominance. Possible to achieve peace thru federation of 2 nations. Jews hav always been rebuilding homes in palestine, but now pioneer movement brings stronger development than ever.
