Question

Question

Thousands of Jewish people were murdered or forced to leave Western Europe because they(1 point)
Responses

had no role in medieval society.
had no role in medieval society.

were blamed for the Black Death.
were blamed for the Black Death.

were being quarantined.
were being quarantined.

were trying to escape the plague.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

were blamed for the Black Death.

During the Black Death in the 14th century, Jewish communities were often scapegoated and accused of causing the plague, leading to widespread persecution, violence, and expulsions.