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King John became angered that Jews were not paying him enough. He then blinded and tourtured those who would not pay the new, much higher rate. This caused financial hardships throughout the Jewish community.
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Catholic Church ruled that Jewish men had to wear spiked hats to identify them. This was demoralizing, as it was a rule specifically for this religion, others were not required to comply.
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Jews are forced to wear a yellow label on all outfits to identify themselves. This made them feel out of place, and made them easier to identify for mockery and persecution.
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Jews were being mocked by politcal cartoons. This left hurt feelings, and ruined reputations. As seen to the left, several wealthy members of society were depicted as the devil.
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Jews, as well as whores, are forbidden from touching fruit in the market place. This decreased Jewish moral and reputation.
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Jews cannot live in towns that do not already have a Jewish community. This restricted Jews from moving to places to avoid persecution. This eventually led them to flee the country altogether.
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Jews were royally opressed and town after town was ransacked. No family was safe and houses were destroyed. This left Jews feeling terrified in their own homes and homeless.
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Religious procession was disrupted. Oxford Jews were arrested. They then had to pay for a large cross to be erected in commenorence. After being tramautized by the distruption and taken to jail they had financial hardships because the large stone cross was very expensive.
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Jewish children couldn't inharit their parents money when they passed away. This left decendants of the deceased left with bills and no compensation. It also angered several Jews since the Royal government confinscated the moeny left.
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Kings lessened his dependance on Jews by switching to Italian bankers. This left several Jews jobless and bitter.
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Expelled from Bridgenorth by the other townspeople. This showed how hated they were, and left them one less place to reside.
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Edward the first passed a law forbiding Jew from owning farm land. They were forced to be farmers or tradesmen. This uprooted families, and forced many to quit their jobs.
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King Edward forbade Jews to lend money on interest.
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Expelled from Cambridge. Although Jews didn't actually live there, those who owned property were expelled. This took awasy thier property, and added another place they were banned from.
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Lots of Jews were dragged to their death by carts pulled by horses.
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Many Jews were arrested for secrectly lending money.
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Several Jews were hanged and 600 imprisoned in the tower of London. This was one of the first vicious acts against the group.
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Edward expelled the Jews from Gascony. This began the expulsion of Jews all over England. This forced families out of thier homes and zone of comfort. It showed just how hated this religion was.
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In 1290 Jews were officially expelled from all of England. This was one of the first non violent act towards the group, intended to eradicate them.
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While the Jews were being exiled, life at home was difficult. A rising sense of nationalism by English Christians also created a rise in anti-semitism. Rumors were spread about the treatment of Christians by Jews, and hate ran wild. This hate quickly spread.
