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Question 1
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Analyze specific aspects of the Palestinian involvement in Lebanon that changed dramatically by the 1970s. Provide specific examples in your response.
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Question 2
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Compare and contrast the ways that various Lebanese groups saw a use for the Palestinians. Cite specific evidence.
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Breakdown of the Lebanese Political System
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Question 3
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Compare and contrast the internal and external challenges Syrian leader Hafez al-Assad experienced during his rule. Include a description of how the regime handled such challenges.
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Breakdown of the Lebanese Political System
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Question 4
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Analyze how the activities of the PLO impacted the political climate that was developing in Lebanon by February 1975. Cite specific evidence.
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Breakdown of the Lebanese Political System
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Question 5
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Compare and contrast the assistance that Syria gave Lebanon during its civil war conflict with that of the assistance given by Israel. Include an analysis of the interests of both countries in Lebanon.
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Breakdown of the Lebanese Political System
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Question 6
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Assess possible reasons as to why the October 1976 ceasefire had no effect on the continuing state of hostility between the PLO and Israel.
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Breakdown of the Lebanese Political System
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Question 7
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Evaluate the rule of Hafez al-Assad in Syria, identifying his MOST notable achievement in the country following the Six-Day War. Cite specific evidence.
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Question 8
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Compare and contrast the inside and outside challenges Hafez al-Assad and his regime experienced during his rule over Syria. Include a description of how the regime handled such challenges.
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Hafez al-Assad: New Challenges in Syria
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Question 9
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Analyze possible reasons as to why Anwar Sadat enjoyed only minimal success in his efforts to negotiate peace with Israel between 1967 and 1977. Cite specific evidence.
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Camp David
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Question 10
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Examine the role that President Jimmy Carter played in the Middle East after deciding to abandon Henry Kissinger's shuttle policy. Identify two of his MOST notable efforts in the region.
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Camp David
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