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Quiz for Primary Source 19.3: Petition of the French Jews

Question

1. On what basis did the Jewish petitioners claim the rights of citizenship?

On the grounds that they were as able to defend and contribute to France as anyone else

On the grounds that they had resided in France for many centuries

On the grounds that citizenship was just compensation for past services to France

On the grounds that the granting of citizenship would eventually lead to the conversion of the Jews to Christianity

Correct. The answer is a. The petitioners argued that all men who defended morality, regardless of religion, were equally able to contribute to the state.

Incorrect. The answer is a. The petitioners argued that all men who defended morality, regardless of religion, were equally able to contribute to the state.

Question

2. According to the petitioners, why did French Jews play a prominent role in money lending?

They were commanded to do so by God.

It best utilized their natural abilities.

They were given no other option.

It was in the best interests of France that they do so.

Correct. The answer is c. The petitioners described the ways in which Jews were systematically cut off from all other forms of economic activity.

Incorrect. The answer is c. The petitioners described the ways in which Jews were systematically cut off from all other forms of economic activity.