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British Control
After WWI, Britain gained control of Transjordan -
Independence
Britain recognizes Jordan as an independent nation -
Palestinian Mandate
The Mandate for Palestine was a document drawn up by the British that stated that Jews were allowed to settle in western Palestine. -
Jordan annexes West Bank
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King Abdullah Assasinated
He was assassinated by an angry Palestinian over collision with Israel. King Hussain succeeded him. -
Constitution Ratified
King is given the ability to hire and or fire unelected prime ministers. -
Completed Withdrawal of British Troops
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Ban
Ban on all political parties -
Six Day War
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. -
Black September
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. -
Attempted military coup.
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PLO
King Hussein PLO as the only representative of palestinians. -
Ties are severed with PLO
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Palestine fights Israeli Rule
King Hussein supported the rebels in the battle against Israel. -
Election
First general election since 1967 -
Parliament Elections
Islamic party members are now allowed to run for seats in Parliament. King Hussein determines how many seats are available -
Peace Treaty
After a 46 year war, Jordan signed a peace treaty with Israel -
Elections boycott
A majority of political parties boycott Parliament elections -
Hussein's Death
King Hussein died of Lympathic cancer -
Abdullah Elections
More than half the seats in Parliament are given to allies of the King in the first Parliamentary elections held under King Abdullah
