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The Jews in Colonial America
Engelsk Paperback
The Jews in Colonial America
Engelsk Paperback

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The first synagogue in colonial America was built in New York City in 1730 on land that was purchased for £100 plus a loaf of sugar and one pound of Bohea tea. The purchase of this land was especially noteworthy because until this time, the Jews had only been permitted to buy land for use as a cemetery. However, by the time the Revolutionary War began, the Jewish religious center had become fairly large. Early in their stay in New Amsterdam and New York, many Jews considered themselves to be transients. Therefore, they were not interested in voting, holding office or equal rights. However, as the 18th century came to a close, Jews were able to accumulate large estates, and they recognized that they needed citizenship.

After a brief overview of the Jews'' migrations around Europe, the West Indies and the North and South American continents, this book describes the hardships faced by the Jewish people, beginning with New Amsterdam and New York and continuing with discussions of their experiences in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New England, and in the South. Subsequent chapters discuss anti-Semitism, slavery and the Jews'' transformation from immigrant status to American citizen.

Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
239
ISBN-13:
9780786417308
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0786417307
Udg. Dato:
16 jan 2004
Længde:
12mm
Bredde:
152mm
Højde:
229mm
Forlag:
McFarland & Co Inc
Oplagsdato:
16 jan 2004
Forfatter(e):
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