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Reading FocusHow did independence come to French North Africa?What events led to the creation of Israel?How did nationalism cause changes in Egypt and Iran?. Main IdeaThe rise of nationalism in North Africa and the Middle East led to independence for some countries and to conflicts with the West..

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    1. Preview Main Idea / Reading Focus French North Africa The Creation of Israel Changes in Egypt and Iran Quick Facts: Causes and Effects of the Suez Canal Crisis

    6. De Gaulle hoped to satisfy both French settlers, Algerian nationalists Wanted to give Algeria limited degree of self-government Faced violent reaction from French settlers, who did not want France to give up any control Violent reaction also from nationalists, wanted full independence De Gaulle decided French rule could not be maintained in Algeria February 1961, opened peace talks with FLN 1962, signed agreement granting Algeria independence

    10. Arab-Israeli war caused massive refugee problems By end of fighting around 700,000 Palestinian Arabs had become refugees Fled or expelled from areas that Israel took control of, as well as from general war, chaos Jewish refugees fled Arab countries and resettled in Israel

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