Jewish migrants in the early modern period
I can explain the reasons for Jewish migrants coming to England, as well as the experiences and impact of Jewish migrants.
Jewish migrants in the early modern period
I can explain the reasons for Jewish migrants coming to England, as well as the experiences and impact of Jewish migrants.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Under Puritan rule, Jewish migrants were reinvited to England for religious and economic reasons.
- Jewish migrants were largely welcomed in the early modern period, with increasing protection from authorities.
- Some English merchants were hostile towards Jewish migrants as they feared they would bring competition.
- Jewish migrants in this period had the greatest impact on the built environment and culture in England.
Common misconception
Jewish migrants were invited to England for purely economic reasons, just as they were under the Normans.
In the early modern period, the rule of the Puritans meant that Jewish people were invited to England in 1655 for both religious and economic reasons.
Keywords
Reformation - a movement in the 1500s that led to several European nations converting from Catholicism to Protestantism
Puritan - someone who believes in a form of Protestantism that argued that the Reformation needed to go further and that Protestants needed to strictly adhere to all core beliefs and practices
Tolerant - showing willingness to accept or allow beliefs, opinions and behaviour that you may not agree with or share
Knighthood - a title given to someone who is awarded to honour of a knight
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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