Monday, March 26, 2012
Zionism I: Anti-Semitism in 19th Century Europe
Assume the role of a blogger reporting on anti-Semitism in 19th century Europe. Write a blog post summarizing the Damascus Blood Libel, Mortara Affair, rise of Romantic Nationalism, the Dreyfus Affair and the 1881-1882 pogroms and the impact they all had on the Jews of Europe.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Zionism II: The Irgun
Please read the following short article on an aspect of the Irgun that we have not covered in class: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/History/irgunill.html and answer the following questions:
1. What aspect of the Irgun does the article highlight?
2. Does this article change your perception of the Irgun in any way? Why or Why not?
3. The argument has been made that there is a difference between a terrorist organization and an organization that carries out terrorist acts. Do you agree or disagree with this distinction? Why? Could this distinction apply to the Irgun? Why or why not?
1. What aspect of the Irgun does the article highlight?
2. Does this article change your perception of the Irgun in any way? Why or Why not?
3. The argument has been made that there is a difference between a terrorist organization and an organization that carries out terrorist acts. Do you agree or disagree with this distinction? Why? Could this distinction apply to the Irgun? Why or why not?
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