Anti-semitism Throughout History Flashcards
How far back does antisemitism go?
2000 years to the Romans
What happened in the fourth century?
Christianity became the main religion and Judiasm became a rival. Some Christians falsely calimed that Jews killed Jesus.
What was what by 1000 CE.
Nearly everyone was Christian and Jews became a target for brutal execution.
What did Jews become?
A scapegoat for people’s problems.
What unfair laws were passed against Jews?
Stooping them from doing certain jobs.
Making them live in ghettos, separate from non-Jews.
Forcing them to wear hats, badges or certain clothingitems to show they were Jewish.
What did William the Conqueror do for Jews?
He encouraged them to settle in the country. He gave them protection.
What happened for Jews in the 1100s?
Jews started to be wrongly accused of killing Christian children. Anti-Jewish feelings grew.
What happened for Jews in the 1100s?
Jews started to be wrongly accused of killing Christian children Anti-Jewish feelings grew.
What happened in York in 1190?
150 Jews died after being trapped in a tower.
Over the 1200s, what happened to Jews in England?
They suffered increasing persecution.
When did King Edward I order all the Jews to leave England?
1290
What was the first European country to expel Jews?
England
When were the laws against Jews removed in England?
1655
What were Jews accused of causing?
Crisis like plagues.
