Thousands of Jewish people were murdered or forced to leave Western Europe because they

O had no role in medieval society.
O Were trying to escape the plague.
Were blamed for the Black Death.
O Were being quarantined.

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Thousands of Jewish people were murdered or forced to leave Western Europe because they were blamed for the Black Death. During the plague in the 14th century, many people falsely accused Jews of poisoning wells and causing the disease, which led to widespread violence and persecution against Jewish communities.