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Jewish Refugees in the 18th and 19th Century

History
GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
5 questions
~10 mins
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This worksheet encourages students to analyze a primary source related to Jewish refugees during the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on content, provenance, and usefulness.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#18th/19th Century
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Jewish Refugees
#Explain the experiences of Jewish refugees in the 18th and 19th centuries
#Compare different perspectives on refugee experiences
#Analyze the reliability and usefulness of primary sources

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Jewish Refugees in the 18th and 19th Century

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Grade GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
A

Source Analysis of a Jewish Refugee's Perspective

Source A: Testimony of a Jewish Refugee

"In the early 1800s, I fled from my homeland seeking safety from persecution. The journey was arduous, crossing borders and facing hostility. Many of us arrived in new countries with little but hope. Life as a refugee was filled with uncertainty, hardship, and a constant struggle to survive. Despite these difficulties, we preserved our faith and community bonds, hoping for a better future." Provenance: Unknown author, 1820s, firsthand account written by a Jewish refugee

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Questions on Source A

1.
Describe the main content of Source A. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the provenance of Source A and how it helps us understand the refugee experience. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
How useful is Source A for understanding the wider experiences of Jewish refugees during this period? Explain your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Compare the perspectives in Source A with what you already know about refugee experiences in the 19th century. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Outline reasons why Jewish refugees fled their countries in the 18th and 19th centuries. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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