anti-semitism

Question 1

during Alexander II’s reign antisemitism had existed

Answer 1

among the poorer elements in society

Question 2

why were jews hated?

Answer 2

-because of the teachings of the orthodox church
- resented their money-lending and personal riches

Question 3

nevertheless, Alexander II allowed the wealthier Jews to settle elsewhere until?

Answer 3

The Polish revolt frightened him into withdrawing his concessions + reducing participation of jews in town government
–> this action encouraged anti semitism

Question 4

what was further encouraged in the reign of Alexander III by minister such as pobedonostev

Answer 4

-inflammatory slogans, ‘beat the yids-save russia’
-suggested that ‘1/3 should emigrate, 1/3 should die and 1/3 should assimilate(be converted)’

Question 5

alexander III himself was anti-semitic largely on

Answer 5

religous grounds
-also had political concerns

Question 6

why did Alexander III have political concerns regarding the jews?

Answer 6

the right-winged Russian press had helped encourage the belief that jews had orchestrated Alexander II’s assassination, a real fear of Jewish involvement in growing opposition movements