The Significance and Factors of Jewish Refugees in the 18th/19th Century

History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors influencing Jewish refugees in the 18th and 19th centuries, encouraging students to categorize, compare, and analyze their significance.

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The Significance and Factors of Jewish Refugees in the 18th/19th Century

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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
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Introduction to Jewish Refugees in the 18th/19th Century

Source A: Excerpt from a historical overview

'During the 18th and 19th centuries, Jewish communities faced persecution, economic hardship, and social exclusion, prompting many to seek refuge elsewhere. Religious intolerance and political instability further contributed to their flight.' Provenance: General history textbook, 1900.

1.
Outline the main reasons why Jewish refugees left their homes in the 18th and 19th centuries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the political and social factors that influenced Jewish refugees to leave their countries. Which was more significant? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: - Anti-Semitic laws - Economic hardship - Religious intolerance - Discrimination and social exclusion - Political instability - Poverty Justify why you placed each factor in its category. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Rank the following factors in order of their importance in causing Jewish refugees to flee their countries: - Religious intolerance - Economic hardship - Political persecution - Social discrimination Justify your ranking with evidence. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
5.
Explain how economic factors contributed to Jewish refugees leaving their homes. Use evidence to support your answer. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Analyse the role of religious factors in the migration of Jewish refugees. How significant were these compared to other factors? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Explain the significance of social discrimination in the migration of Jewish refugees. How did this factor influence their decision to leave? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Compare the influence of religious and political factors on Jewish refugees' decision to migrate. Which was more impactful? Provide reasons and evidence. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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1/1/2026
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