Jews in medieval England (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Jewish population in England by 1200
Jewish population in England by 1200
~5,000 people
Only non-Christians in medieval England
Only non-Christians in medieval England
Jewish people
Who protected Jewish people in medieval England?
Who protected Jewish people in medieval England?
The monarchy (king)
Why were Jews barred from craftsmen work?
Why were Jews barred from craftsmen work?
Couldn't join trade guilds
Why did Jews become moneylenders?
Why did Jews become moneylenders?
Christians forbidden to charge interest (usury)
Usury
Usury
Charging interest on loans
Aaron of Lincoln
Aaron of Lincoln
Wealthy 12th-cent. Jewish moneylender
Antisemitism
Antisemitism
Prejudice, hatred, discrimination vs Jewish people
Tallages
Tallages
Special taxes demanded from Jews by king
Pogrom
Pogrom
Organized violence vs particular group
When 1189-90 pogroms began
When 1189-90 pogroms began
Sept 1189, during Richard I's coronation
York Castle massacre details
York Castle massacre details
March 1190, ~150 Jews killed
Jewish debt policy after 1194
Jewish debt policy after 1194
Debts went to crown if died without will
Causes of rising antisemitism 12th cent.
Causes of rising antisemitism 12th cent.
False accusations, Crusades, economic resentment
Economic importance of Jewish lenders
Economic importance of Jewish lenders
Essential to England's economy