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Medieval European Role Enforcement
In feudal society, the Jewish were not allowed certain rights depending on place of residency. They were often outcasted and lived in individual Jewish neighborhoods/took jobs and roles otherwise seen as unholy. The jews were also blamed for the plague and their religious ceremonies demonized by the church. -
Expulsion by Louis XIV
France had expanded its territory to include colonies in the Caribbean. Many Jews moved there and owned plantations as a result of expulsion from other European countries. In 1683, Louis declared the expulsion of all Jews from French colonies. They resisted and flourished financially. -
French Revolt against Jews
Gregoire, a highly renowned French writer, published a viral essay in which he blames social issues at the time on Jews. The result of this was tension amongst Jews in an already messy French society. The most known event was a raid on the Jewish town of Alsace. The French rioted and blamed them for debt. -
Russian Pogroms
Jews lived in communities/under parties which the Russian Empire saw as a direct threat. Jews were blamed for social issues, assassinations, and other tensions of society. They would burn synagogues and Jewish neighborhoods, even killing them on the streets. -
Dreyfus Affair
Dreyfus was a French military officer who was wrongfully accused of giving French secrets to the Germans. Though efforts were made to prove his innocence and release him, those who spoke against the decision were imprisoned. The French people developed an anti Jewish mindset. -
The Lynching of Leo Frank
He was accused for the murder of 13 year old factory worker Mary Phagan. In Atlanta, the accusations became a giant antisemitic agenda which perpetuated an image of Jews being violent, violating, and greedy. He was hanged from an oak tree. -
The Rise of the Nazi Party
Following the loss of WWI, Germany was left in financial and social ruin. The newly formed national socialist party promised the German people power and stability again while scapegoating Jews. At first, they were discriminated against by members of the SS. Antisemitic practices later became more heavily and violently enforced. -
Nazi Olympics
Nazi Germany took advantage of their power and hosted the olympics in Berlin. The games were largely utilized as a tool to show Germany's power and to promote their ideals to the public eye across the world. Aryan athletes were portrayed and pressured to be superior. -
The Holocaust
The rise of Nazi Germany in Europe led to the genocide of the Jews and other 'unfavorable' parties. Jews were segregated, moved, worked to death, and killed. -
Cyprus Detention Camps
The British detained and quarantined Jewish refugees attempting to reach Palestine in Cyprus. Camps were crowded, under supplied, filthy, and violent. There were two main revolts which took place and made the British realize their efforts were cruel. -
Palestine
Tensions between Arabs, Jews, and British force arose in Palestine. Many Jews came as refugees after the Holocaust but were met with hostile forced and were ejected/discriminated against -
Synagogue Burning
A group of 3 boys set fire to a Manhattan synagogue. Some report the three committing a hate crime against the increasing Jewish population. It has been recognized as a deliberate action and is being taken care of by juvenile law enforcement
