They are alike insofar that they both deal with with people from minorities and and the discrimination against people who were not of European descent. In Mendez v. Westminster it was about Mexican American people while in the Magnuson Act it was about the Chinese American population and discrimination against them.
The Salem Witch Trials were a prime part of American history during the early 17th century.During this time, religion was the prime focus and way of life within colonies. This was especially true for the Puritan way of life.Puritan first came to America in hopes of practicing Christianity their own way, to the purest for . The Puritan were fundamentalists who believed every word transcribed in the Bible by God was to be followed exactly for what it was. The idea of the devil controlling a woman and forming her into a Witch was originated from people’s lack of awareness on illness, disease or simple hysteria . The colonists lack on the methodical approach through sciences left them concluding to a spiritual phenomenon.
establish a permanent colony in America that would make a profit for the Company.
All three of these Jewish groups began in the Middle East, according to the map provided. You can see that they originate from areas near Egypt and Arabia. But over time, the Jews spread to different parts of the world such as the Roman Jews going to Italy whilst the Exile going to Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Unfortunately, I can't answer that last question as I don't know much information about the Torah or what role it played during that time period. I hope this helps you someway regardless! Good luck! :)
