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Jewish Communities in Medieval & Early Modern Britain

History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of the treatment of Jewish communities in medieval and early modern Britain, encouraging students to analyse historical events and their impacts.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Medieval & Early Modern
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Jewish Communities
#Explain the reasons for the discrimination against Jewish communities.
#Compare the treatment of Jewish communities with other minority groups in the same period.
#Analyse the consequences of anti-Jewish policies on communities and society.
#Outline the social and economic factors influencing attitudes towards Jews.

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Jewish Communities in Medieval & Early Modern Britain

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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 8
A

Sources and Historical Context of Jewish Communities

Source A: Excerpt from a Medieval Chronicle

'Jewish communities faced increasing hostility, often blamed for societal problems and subjected to expulsions and violence.'

Provenance: Medieval chronicler, 14th century.

1.
Explain why Jewish communities were often blamed for societal problems in medieval Britain. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the treatment of Jewish communities with that of other minority groups during the same period. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Causes of Anti-Jewish Policies

Source B: Edict Expelling the Jews (1290)

'The King has decided to expel all Jews from the kingdom to prevent further unrest and to seize their wealth.'

Provenance: Royal decree, 1290.

1.
Outline the main causes that led to the expulsion of Jews in 1290. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how economic factors influenced anti-Jewish policies in medieval Britain. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of Anti-Jewish Actions

Source C: A Contemporary Reflection

'The expulsion of Jews led to economic decline in towns that relied on their trade, and social divisions deepened.'

Provenance: Reflection by a 15th-century merchant.

1.
Explain the social and economic consequences of the expulsion of Jews in medieval Britain. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the short-term and long-term consequences of anti-Jewish policies. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Attitudes and Legacy

Source D: Modern Historian View

'The treatment of Jewish communities in medieval Britain reflects broader patterns of intolerance that have had lasting impacts on societal attitudes.'

Provenance: 21st-century historian.

1.
Explain how the treatment of Jewish communities has influenced modern societal attitudes. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the legacy of anti-Jewish policies in shaping Britain’s approach to minority groups today. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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