#Jewish History

1)  Although Reform Judaism began in Germany, it quickly spread to the U.S.  Why were American Jews eager to embrace Reform Judaism?  Did it serve as an antidote to assimilation?  Explain your answer. 2)   Compare the immigrant experiences of the German Jews in the mid-19th century with that of the Eastern European Jews in the … Read more

After reading the article, answer the following question: Sarna seems to be saying that despite everything the Jews did to assist the patriots in helping the United States achieve victory in the Revolutionary War, they were still not accepted as equals.  Do you agree with this assessment?  Why or why not? chive4/TheImpactoftheAmericanRevolutiononAmericanJews.