Jews were persecuted in Europe for hundreds of years even before the 20th century (1). Thousands were massacred by crusading kni
ghts on their way to the Holy Land (2). Another common practice was to force Jews into sections of town called ghettos (3). In the 18th century, most European nations forced Jews to migrate back to Israel (4). Which critiques the factual accuracy of the summary?(A) While parts (1), (2), and (3) are accurate, part (4) needs revision.(B) While parts (1) and (2) are accurate, parts (3) and (4) need revision.(C) While parts (1) and (3) are accurate, parts (2) and (4) need revision.(D) While parts (2), (3), and (4) are accurate, part (1) needs revision.
A) While parts 1,2 and 3 are accurate, part 4 needs revision.
Explanation:
The Jews never were forced to migrate from Europe. In fact, during the 18th century, there was a revival movement in Eastern Europe known as Hasidic Judaism. Previous to World War II the Jewish population in Europe was close to 9 million.
The 14th Amendment overturned the Dred Scott decision. This amendment gave citizenship to more than 4 million previously enslaved African Americans. The 14th Amendment was part of the Reconstruction Amendments, which included the 13th (abolished slavery) and the 15th (gave African American men the right to vote). These amendments were passed between 1865-1870.
