It's a hard knock life

It's a hard knock life

Period: Jan 1, 1201 to Dec 31, 1300

Trick me once shame on you

Jan 1, 1210

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.

Hats on, Hats off

Jan 1, 1215

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.

Night inspiratiion

Jan 1, 1215

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.

Hardy har har

Jan 1, 1233

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.

Religion vs. Promiscuity

Jan 1, 1242

Jews, as well as whores, are forbidden from touching fruit in the market place. This decreased Jewish moral and reputation.
(Smitha)

Stay put!

Jan 1, 1253

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.
(Smitha)

Hide yo kids Hide yo wife

Jan 1, 1263

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.

Bullied then punished

Jan 1, 1268

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.

Paid to the state

Jan 1, 1269

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.

I don't need you anymore.

Jan 1, 1269

Kings lessened his dependance on Jews by switching to Italian bankers. This left several Jews jobless and bitter.

Hated.

Jan 1, 1274

Expelled from Bridgenorth by the other townspeople. This showed how hated they were, and left them one less place to reside.

Off to the farm

Jan 1, 1275

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.
(collaborative)

Money Money Moneeeeyyy

Jan 1, 1275

King Edward forbade Jews to lend money on interest.

She doesn't even live here.

Jan 1, 1275

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.

Dragging me down.

Jan 1, 1278

Lots of Jews were dragged to their death by carts pulled by horses.

Shhhhh, its a secret

Jan 1, 1278

Many Jews were arrested for secrectly lending money.
(Smitha)

Big Meanie Head

Jan 1, 1278

Several Jews were hanged and 600 imprisoned in the tower of London. This was one of the first vicious acts against the group.

Expelled!

Jan 1, 1287

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.
(Hessayon)

Everyone Out!

Jan 1, 1290

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.

The begining of the end

Jan 1, 1290

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.