MEP9 Jewish Migration To Britain Flashcards
1
Q
What did king Edward do in 1290?
A
He expelled all Jewish people from England
2
Q
When were Jewish people welcomed back into England?
A
1656
3
Q
How many Jews arrive in Britain between 1881-1914?
A
Around 120,000
4
Q
What were some problems faced by new Jewsish migration in 1870s and 1880s?
A
- They were largely uneducated and spoke little English
- They worked hard but were badly paid and lived in the poorest areas
- As more Jews arrived anger and hostility towards them grew mainly because they were accused of taking jobs
5
Q
What sorts of jobs did the new Jewish immigrants take on?
A
Making clothes, shoe making or furniture making
