Had Jewish ancestors. This was different from historic anti Semitism because it defined Jewishness as hereditary (race) rather than by practice (religion). Three categories of Jews were created: "Full Jews," who either practiced Judaism or had at least 3 Jewish grandparents, regardless of religious practice; "First Class Mischlinge" (Half Jewish), who had 2 Jewish grandparents, didn't practice Judaism, and didn't have a Jewish spouse; and "Second Class Mischlinge" (One Quarter Jewish) who had one Jewish grandparent and did not practice Judaism
It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance
The declaration of Independence was to declare Independence from great Brittan. they were basically tired of King George the third and said that they were thier own independent country. they later sent that to king george the third with everyone's signature. after the declaration of Independence was signed in soon to be America, the church bells rang and almost all that heard the bells rejoiced.
Vice President Thomas Jefferson, Democratic-Republican Party, defeated President John Adams of the Federalist Party
