In this assignment, you will complete the following steps: Research: Complete a graphic organizer with details about the causes and effects of key developments in the Arab-Israeli conflict based on content from this course and two additional secondary sources.

Write: Write a three- to five-paragraph argumentative essay with a claim that takes a stand on the primary causes of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Research

This section is worth 10 points. Use the scoring rubric below for more details on how you will be graded on your analysis.

To begin your research, go back and review the content in this course that addresses the Arab-Israeli conflict. Also, gather facts and details using the secondary source websites listed below.

Secondary Sources
ProCon. org: "Israeli-Palestinian"
Jewish Virtual Library: "Israel-Palestinian Negotiations: History & Overview"

As you research, be sure to complete each section of the graphic organizer. The following list presents the types of information that will help you complete your essay. It is important to realize that more than one key event or development may belong to a single phase of the conflict.

Arab Palestinians Jews Other Countries

Religious Factors

Historical Factors

Political Factors or Actions

Write
This section is worth 20 points. See the scoring rubric below for more details on how you will be graded.
Examine the evidence you gathered from your research. Use this evidence to form a claim about the primary causes of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Write a three- to five-paragraph argumentative essay that clearly states and supports your claim.
Consider these factors as you write:
The historical, cultural, and religious reasons the Middle East remains a complex region
The historical, political, cultural, and social factors that fueled the Arab-Israeli conflict
The role of outside nations in the region, including the United States, in the conflict and the attempts to resolve it