What was the main reason for the Palestinian general strike and revolt of 1936-1939?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Opposition to British policy and to Jewish immigration and land purchases
- Step 1: Palestinian Arab leaders called a general strike in April 1936. Step 2. They demanded an end to Jewish immigration and land sales and a national government. Answer: Opposition to British policy and to Jewish immigration and land purchases. Why not the others: the others do not match the history.
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