AP World History Exam Prep

Category - History

Most likely, what was the main reason for the Jewish migration out of Hungary, Germany, and Crimea?
  1. Russia and Poland had much more tolerant policies towards minorities and immigrants.
  2. Ghettos and pogroms were established in places where Jews were forced to live.
  3. Access to Eastern Europe became easier with the expansion of the railroads.
  4. The crusades had a distinct impact upon Jewish settlements in Eastern Europe.
Explanation
Answer - A - Most likely, the main reason for the Jewish migration out of Hungary, Germany, and Crimea was that Russia and Poland had much more tolerant policies towards minorities and immigrants.

Key Takeaway: Religious tolerance in Western Europe-or lack thereof-played a large role in the migration of Jews. Places like Russia and Poland were much more tolerant and readily opened their borders to welcome more settlers. During this time, Jews left places like Germany, Hungary, and Crimea for eastern European nations like Poland, Russia, and Lithuania.
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