The+History+of+the+Jewish+People

 =The History of the Jewish People =  =All throughout history, Jewish people have been persecuted. They were unjustly blamed for crimes, plagues, and were murdered in mass numbers. The most recent of which is the Holocaust. Most of the persecution of Jews has taken place in Europe. The focus of this page will be why Jews are hated by certain people and detail some of their sufferings that have taken place throughout history. =  =Why People Hate Jews: =  People hate Jews for many reasons. Here are a few. -Economic, "We hate Jews because they possess too much wealth and power." -Chosen People, "We hate Jews because they arrogantly claim that they are the chosen people." -Scapegoat, "Jews are a convenient group to single out and blame for our troubles." -Deicide, "We hate Jews because they killed Jesus." -Outsiders, "We hate Jews because they are different than us." -Racial Theory, "We hate Jews because they are an inferior race."

=When have the Jews been Persecuted: =  There is no complete answer to this question for there are countless accounts of Jewish persecution. But I'll try to give you an idea of their basic history. -The Inquisition: The inquisition started around 1478, and greatly affected the Jews. Many Jews were forced to convert to Christianity and were tortured and killed in the millions. The only place in Europe that Jews were somewhat safe, was in Amsterdam. Thousands of Jews set sail for The Netherlands. -The Crusades: The Crusaders thought that Jews were as much infidels as Muslims. They soon started to massacre the Jews. It first started in France, then spread to England, Germany, Austria, and so on. -In England Jews became impoverish by royalty's taxes and were harassed by the power of the barons. -The Black Death: Soon after the Black Death started to spread over Europe, a rumor started that the Jews had poisoned the wells in an attempt to wipe out Christians in one fell swoop. Everyone believed this rumor and Jews were soon massacred by raging mobs. Many Jews were burned at the stake and in rare showings of mercy, were allowed to depart. -The Oath of humility: King Charlemagne ordered the Oath of Humiliation, where Jews were forced to where a wreath of horns in memory of Jesus, and had to recite a humiliating oath.

=The Golden Age: = -In 711, Jews were given equal treatment in Arab lands and their golden age began. They enjoyed peace and prosperity in Spain. =Internal Link:= Katrina 3 The Holocaust