Why did President Truman recognize Israel in 1948?

A-He felt it was his duty after the Holocaust, wanted support from Jewish voters and wanted to block Soviet power.

B-He wanted to split Palestine into two countries.

C-He wanted to invade Egypt and take the Suez Canal.

D-He wanted to help Arab countries and gain their supportWhy did President Truman recognize Israel in 1948?

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The correct answer is:

A-He felt it was his duty after the Holocaust, wanted support from Jewish voters, and wanted to block Soviet power.

President Truman's recognition of Israel in 1948 was influenced by several factors, including the humanitarian response to the Holocaust, the political significance of garnering support from Jewish voters in the United States, and the strategic interest of countering Soviet influence in the Middle East.