Jewish migrants in London (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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Which regions did Jewish migrants flee from in the late 1800s?
Which regions did Jewish migrants flee from in the late 1800s?
Eastern Europe & Russia
What was the main reason Jewish people migrated to Britain in the late 1800s?
What was the main reason Jewish people migrated to Britain in the late 1800s?
Fleeing religious persecution
Approximately how many Jewish migrants arrived in London after 1800?
Approximately how many Jewish migrants arrived in London after 1800?
150,000
Which two East End neighbourhoods became the heart of London's Jewish community?
Which two East End neighbourhoods became the heart of London's Jewish community?
Whitechapel & Spitalfields
Why did Jewish migrants choose to settle in the East End?
Why did Jewish migrants choose to settle in the East End?
Affordable housing for poor families
How long could community leaders provide temporary shelter for new arrivals?
How long could community leaders provide temporary shelter for new arrivals?
Up to 14 days
What was the main purpose of the Jewish Free School?
What was the main purpose of the Jewish Free School?
Teaching English & British customs
In which industry did most Jewish migrants find work?
In which industry did most Jewish migrants find work?
Clothing industry
How many hours per day did sweatshop workers typically labour?
How many hours per day did sweatshop workers typically labour?
12-16 hours
Which language did many Jewish migrants speak, creating communication barriers?
Which language did many Jewish migrants speak, creating communication barriers?
Yiddish
Which event in the late 1880s led to intensified anti-Semitic feelings?
Which event in the late 1880s led to intensified anti-Semitic feelings?
Jack the Ripper murders
How did Parliament respond to escalating anti-Semitic violence in the East End?
How did Parliament respond to escalating anti-Semitic violence in the East End?
Established committees to investigate