2.2a Experience of Protestants, Jews and Gypsies 1500-1700 (1) Flashcards
(21 cards)
What were the different experiences of Protestants, Jews, and Gypsies when migrating to England between 1500 and 1700?
Some suffered discrimination and deportation, while others settled without problems and made successful lives.
Who were the Huguenots?
Skilled workers or individuals with business contacts who migrated to England successfully.
What challenges did the Palatines face when migrating to England?
They were mostly unskilled, lacked connections, and often faced poverty and starvation.
What was the government’s solution for the Palatines in 1709?
Deportation.
What happened to 3,000 Palatines in 1709?
They were sent to Ireland, facing starvation and discrimination.
What was the Bevis Marks synagogue?
A synagogue authorized and built in 1701 for the Jewish community in London.
What types of professions did the London Jewish community include?
- Merchants
- Bankers
- Doctors
- Dealers in precious stones
- Rabbis
- Kosher butchers
What percentage of Jews in London depended on wealthier Jews for support?
500 out of 1000 Jews.
Where did Ashkenazi Jews settle in England?
In trading ports like Liverpool, Portsmouth, and London.
What was the purpose of the ‘Gates of Hope’ Boys’ school established in 1644?
To support poor Jewish boys.
What was the ‘Villa Real’ school established in 1730?
A school set up in London for poor Jewish girls.
What significant change occurred in 1656 regarding Jews in England?
Oliver Cromwell allowed Jews to return to England.
What types of discrimination did Jews face after 1656?
- Banned from the army
- Banned from universities
- Banned from law
How did Gypsies live in England?
They traveled around, slept in tents on common land, and worked as farm laborers.
What was the government’s stance on Gypsies regarding the economy?
They decided that Gypsies did not help the economy.
What actions did the government take against Gypsies?
Forced transportation into slavery in the Caribbean and North America.
Define ‘Deportation.’
Being sent away from a country by the authorities.
What are Sephardic Jews?
Jews expelled from Spain and Portugal.
What are Ashkenazi Jews?
Jews from Poland, Germany, and Russia.
Define ‘Anti-semitism.’
Anti-Jewish actions.
What is a relief system?
A system which organized food, clothing, and money for the poor.
