Expulsion of the Jews Flashcards
How much had Henry III taxed from the Jews during his reign?
£250,000
Henry and Edward both borrowed lots of money.
However, the moneylenders begun to run out and the Kings were slow to pay it back.
The English nobility were also in debt. This increased pressure on Edward to expel the Jews.
What were Jews required to wear to mark them out?
A yellow cross
Due to religious and cultural differences, what myth emerged about Jewish rituals?
Blood Libel
When was the Statute of Jewry passed, banning Jews from lending money?
1275 SoJ.
How much tax did Parliament consent to, in return for Edward expelling all the Jews from England?
£100,000
What was the history of Anti-Semitism?
Jews were often demonised and distrusted by English Christians due to anti-semitism being a widespread problem across medieval Europe.
Cultural and religious differences marked the Jewish population out as being outsiders.
Why did he end up expelling them?
Securing extra taxation from Parliament. It was one of the most popular decisions of his reign, showing how extensive anti-Semitism was in medieval England.
