Abraham Accords

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/abraham-accords

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of initial agreements?Announced August 2020, signed September 15, 2020
2. What is the mediating nation?United States
3. Why did Israel and the UAE decide to become friends?Both were worried about Iran's growing power, so they worked together to stay safer and more stable.
4. Which countries joined the Abraham Accords?Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco are the countries that joined.

Diplomatic Normalization: The process of re-establishing formal diplomatic relations and cooperation between states that previously had estranged or hostile ties.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Annexation: The act of acquiring territory by force or by other means, often without the consent of the original owner.
Regional Stability: A state of peace and security within a particular geographical area, characterized by the absence of major conflicts and the presence of cooperation.