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How did the shift from eastern to western Europe impact the economic activities of Jews during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
How did the shift from eastern to western Europe impact the economic activities of Jews during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
- They transitioned from factory work to agricultural farming due to the abundance of land.
- They adapted by shifting from farming to peddling and factory work in response to urban demands. (correct)
- They maintained their agricultural practices despite the urban environment in western Europe.
- They became exclusively involved in small shop businesses due to the lack of other opportunities.
What economic factor primarily drove the success of Jewish people who adapted to urban life in western Europe?
What economic factor primarily drove the success of Jewish people who adapted to urban life in western Europe?
- Their capacity to provide cheap labor for urban factories and cater to densely populated areas. (correct)
- Their ability to secure high-paying jobs in specialized industries.
- Their establishment of a closed economic system that excluded non-Jewish individuals.
- Their access to government subsidies and financial support for new immigrants.
What was the primary geographic difference that influenced the livelihoods of Jews migrating from eastern to western Europe?
What was the primary geographic difference that influenced the livelihoods of Jews migrating from eastern to western Europe?
- The shift from rural, farming-based economies to urban, industry-based economies. (correct)
- The absence of religious restrictions in western European cities.
- The presence of more natural resources in western Europe.
- The availability of better transportation networks.
How did the concentration of Jewish people in urban ghettos of western European cities affect their economic opportunities?
How did the concentration of Jewish people in urban ghettos of western European cities affect their economic opportunities?
What broader concept does the experience of Jewish people adapting their livelihoods in Europe illustrate?
What broader concept does the experience of Jewish people adapting their livelihoods in Europe illustrate?
What was a common initial economic activity pursued by Jews upon moving to western European cities?
What was a common initial economic activity pursued by Jews upon moving to western European cities?
What ultimately led to the tragic end of many German Jews' dreams despite their initial success in the 1920s and 1930s?
What ultimately led to the tragic end of many German Jews' dreams despite their initial success in the 1920s and 1930s?
How does the shift in the Jews' primary occupation reflect the influence of environment on livelihood?
How does the shift in the Jews' primary occupation reflect the influence of environment on livelihood?
Why were customers easy to find for Jewish peddlers in the crowded cities of western Europe?
Why were customers easy to find for Jewish peddlers in the crowded cities of western Europe?
In what way did the geographical location influence the type of jobs Jews engaged in after migrating to Western Europe?
In what way did the geographical location influence the type of jobs Jews engaged in after migrating to Western Europe?
How did geography dictate the economic activities of European Jews?
How did geography dictate the economic activities of European Jews?
Which factor primarily facilitated the economic integration of Jews in Western European cities?
Which factor primarily facilitated the economic integration of Jews in Western European cities?
What does the experience of the Jews in Europe during the 1800s and 1900s suggest about geographic location?
What does the experience of the Jews in Europe during the 1800s and 1900s suggest about geographic location?
Which of the following best describes the effect of urbanization on the Jewish population that migrated to Western Europe?
Which of the following best describes the effect of urbanization on the Jewish population that migrated to Western Europe?
What was a key difference between the opportunities available to Jews in Eastern versus Western Europe during this period?
What was a key difference between the opportunities available to Jews in Eastern versus Western Europe during this period?
How does the concept of adapting to a new location relate to the success of Jews in Western Europe?
How does the concept of adapting to a new location relate to the success of Jews in Western Europe?
What role did sweatshops play in the lives of Jews who moved to Western European cities?
What role did sweatshops play in the lives of Jews who moved to Western European cities?
How did the needs of urban factories in Western Europe align with the skills and circumstances of Jewish immigrants?
How did the needs of urban factories in Western Europe align with the skills and circumstances of Jewish immigrants?
In what economic sector did Jews in Eastern Europe primarily work that was not viable in Western European ghettos?
In what economic sector did Jews in Eastern Europe primarily work that was not viable in Western European ghettos?
Flashcards
Influence of Location
Influence of Location
Location has a significant impact on human activities, influencing work and lifestyle in both rural and urban settings.
Eastern European Jewish Livelihoods
Eastern European Jewish Livelihoods
Jews in eastern Europe primarily survived by farming in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Jewish Adaptation in Western Europe
Jewish Adaptation in Western Europe
In western European cities, they worked in sweatshops, peddled, and opened small shops and businesses.
Jewish Economic Shifts
Jewish Economic Shifts
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Study Notes
- Location exerts a powerful influence on human activities.
- Location can determine the kind of work people do and shape their way of living.
- German Jews, both rich and poor, seemed destined for success in the 1920s and 1930s.
- A rising tide of jealousy and hatred brought a tragic end to their dreams and lives.
- The Jews in western European cities, such as Berlin, lived in ghettos, toiling in sweatshops or peddling various wares.
- As their profits grew, they opened small shops and businesses.
- The Jews who fled from eastern to western Europe in the late 1800s and early 1900s had to change their livelihoods.
- In eastern Europe they had survived primarily by farming.
- The Jews who moved into western ghettos turned to peddling and factory work.
- Customers were easy to find in the crowded cities.
- Also, urban factories needed cheap labor.
- By adapting their lives to their new locations, the Jews were able to succeed.
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