Key learning aims
By the end of this section you should be able to explain:
- The reasons for and examples of Soviet and US involvement in the Middle East;
- The impact of Superpower rivalry in the Middle East on the Cold War
Key themes, concepts and processes:
- Reasons for and examples of US support for Israel
- Reasons for and examples of Soviet support for Arab countries
- Superpower involvement in the Suez Crisis and the War of Yom Kippur
- Impact of the Cold War and events in Middle East
Readings
- Hodder
- Edexcel Textbook
- Also, you may want to try this Quora article on US support for Israel which dispels some myths along the way.
- Why do evangelicals in the United States support Israel? Basically, many Christians in America believe that Israel is fulfilment of biblical prophecy
Tasks
- Group task: Produce a timeline on A3 showing the key developments in the Middle East in the years 1919-73
- Highlight any events which brought about a significant turning point in the history of this area
- Include a brief explanation of Soviet or US involvement
RGS History 