A Rough Upbringing

By jjsmokey
  • Jul 15, 1099

    The Crusades

    The Crusades
    The Crusades were a religious group based on Christianity. They were one of the first examples of European Anti-Semitism. In Germany, they massacred Jewish communities in the name of Christ. The crusades were set on taking back Jerusalem by force from the Jews. The Jews teamed up with the Muslims and tried to defend their holy city in vain as the first crusade murdered the inhabitants and pillaged the city. (Wikipedia)
  • Sep 8, 1292

    The Execution of Johann de Wettre

    The Execution of Johann de Wettre
    LGBTQ people at the time were oppressed and singled out like the Jews. Johann was a male who happened to be gay. There was also an illegal practice called sodomy which was sex with the same sex. Johann practiced this and when the authorities found out he was Burned to death on a stake in Belgium. (Wikipedia)
  • Jun 17, 1347

    The Black Death

    The Black Death
    The Black Death was a huge plague that had the European populace in pandemonium. It killed 30 to 60 percent of the total population of Europe. Groups like the Jews and the Roma were among those thought who were the cause of the crisis and were persecuted and exterminated. (Wikipedia)
  • Feb 17, 1530

    Egyptians Act

    Egyptians Act
    An act passed by the parliament of England that was used to expel the "outlandish" people that were the Roma. The act accused them of being deceitful and crafty. It forbid any other gypsies from entering England and those already there had a sixteen day notice to leave. (Wikipedia)
  • Feb 17, 1533

    1533 Buggery Act

    1533 Buggery Act
    Was an act created by the parliament of England. Was the country's first civil sodomy law and ot defined buggery as an "unnatural" sexual act that went against gods will. It remained as a capital offense until the year 1861. (Wikipedia)
  • Jul 14, 1555

    Cum Nimus Absurdum

    Cum Nimus Absurdum
    This is the title of a speech given by Pope Paul IV. It was a papal bull that took away Jewish rights and restricted the economically and religiously. They were all required to live in the ghettos and the males wear a hat and the women a handkerchief. They were also not allowed to practice medicine on the Christians. (Wikipedia)