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Chapter 12: The European Empires

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In 1492, as part of the reconquista, Jews were expelled from Spain. The site below excerpts a first-hand account written by an Italian Jew and is translated from the original Hebrew.

The Reconquista

What reason does the author give for Isabella’s determination that the Jews must be expelled?
Were Jewish leaders surprised by this decision? What were their arguments to remain?
What were the common destinations of the Jews? What were they allowed to take with them?

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