... were passed restricting them of their freedom, for instance, the use of their own tradition was not allowed. Because the Jews were blamed for the crucifixion of Christ, during the Easter of 1881 when Passover was also celebrated, mass organise attacks called pogroms occurred throughout Russia and the authorities took no action. These pogroms were often encouraged by the Tsars. The May Laws of 1882 meant that only a certain number of Jews could have education in schools, only certain jobs would be available to Jews and they had to move into the towns. Because of these unbearable conditions many Jews decided to leave Russia, and emigrated to Germany, France, Britain and the United States of America Due to the French revolution of 1789, which gave 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity' to all citizens of France, Jews had legal rights as normal citizens. In the years of 1880-1920 Jews were integrated into everyday ...

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