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After WWI, Britain gained control of Transjordan
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Britain recognizes Jordan as an independent nation
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The Mandate for Palestine was a document drawn up by the British that stated that Jews were allowed to settle in western Palestine.
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He was assassinated by an angry Palestinian over collision with Israel. King Hussain succeeded him.
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King is given the ability to hire and or fire unelected prime ministers.
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Ban on all political parties
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Israel took control of Jerusalem and West Bank, which led to the Six Day War and sent a massive amount of refugees to Jordan. Jordan regained control of Jerusalem. With the loss of the West Bank, Jordan lost 40% of their GDP, 90% of their tourism industry, and 20% of arable land. It was a devestating loss.
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Clashes between government and Palestinian geurillas over whether the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) or the Hashemite monarchy would be in control. There were thousands of casualties, mostly Palestinians.
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King Hussein PLO as the only representative of palestinians.
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King Hussein supported the rebels in the battle against Israel.
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First general election since 1967
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Islamic party members are now allowed to run for seats in Parliament. King Hussein determines how many seats are available
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After a 46 year war, Jordan signed a peace treaty with Israel
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A majority of political parties boycott Parliament elections
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King Hussein died of Lympathic cancer
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More than half the seats in Parliament are given to allies of the King in the first Parliamentary elections held under King Abdullah
