Why did the Protestant Reformation most likely encourage the persecution of Jews? They represented another challenge to Christia
n teachings. They weakened religious power over secular rulers. They enabled reformers to fund splinter groups. They refused to support the reform of the Catholic Church.
The Protestant Reformation took place in the 16th century and was led mainly by Martin Luther. According to Luther, the Jews represented another challenge to Christian teachings, so he thought it was right to persecute Jews, as well as to set fire to their synagogues, to prohibit rabbis to teach about Judaism, to destroy Jews' homes, to sanction them economically and even to force them to do forced labor.
Explanation: <em>These factors led the Supreme Court to their ultimate ruling that the Fourteenth Amendment protects persons beyond the racial classes of white or black, and extends protection to nationality groups as well</em>
