Essay Assignment for Theodor Herzl: The “Jewish Question”

Essay Assignment for Theodor Herzl: The “Jewish Question”

Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (1–2 pages) on the following topic:

In what sense was late-nineteenth-century anti-Semitism “modern”? How did it differ from the anti-Semitism that had been part of European culture for centuries? How did it feed on that tradition?

You may find it helpful to review the section of Chapter 23 of your textbook titled “The Nation and the People” before you begin.