Jewish Refugees in the 18th and 19th Century
History
GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the experiences and challenges faced by Jewish refugees during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#18th/19th Century
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Jewish Refugees
#Explain the reasons why Jewish refugees left their countries during this period
#Compare the different experiences of Jewish refugees in various countries
#Analyse the impact of migration policies on Jewish refugees
#Outline the challenges faced by Jewish refugees in adapting to new countries
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Jewish Refugees in the 18th and 19th Century
Subject: HistoryGrade: GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
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Grade GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
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Introduction to Jewish Refugees in the 18th and 19th Century
Source A: Excerpt from a refugee's account
'Leaving everything behind, we traveled across borders seeking safety and a better life. The journey was perilous, and many of us faced hostility and discrimination in the new countries.' Provenance: Testimony of a Jewish refugee recorded in 1870.
1.
Explain why many Jewish people decided to leave their countries during the 18th and 19th centuries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the experiences of Jewish refugees in two different countries during the 19th century, based on the sources and your knowledge. (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Outline the challenges Jewish refugees faced upon arriving in new countries during this period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse the impact of migration policies on Jewish refugees' ability to settle in new countries. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Write a brief summary of the main reasons why Jewish refugees migrated during the 18th and 19th centuries. (3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Compare the treatment of Jewish refugees in two different regions during this period, using the sources and your knowledge. (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Explain how the experiences of Jewish refugees during the 18th and 19th centuries might influence their descendants today. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Analyse the long-term effects of migration policies on the Jewish refugee communities in the 19th century. (6 marks)
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