Question

Read the excerpt from Theodor Herzl, written in 1896.

The idea which I have developed in this pamphlet is a very old one: it is the restoration of the Jewish State. . . .

We have honestly endeavored everywhere to merge ourselves in the social life of surrounding communities and to preserve the faith of our fathers. We are not permitted to do so. . . .

No one can deny the gravity of the situation of the Jews. Wherever they live in perceptible numbers, they are more or less persecuted. Their equality before the law, granted by statute, has become practically a dead letter. They are debarred from filling even moderately high positions, either in the army, or in any public or private capacity. And attempts are made to thrust them out of business also: "Don't buy from Jews!"

–The Jewish State,
Theodor Herzl, 1896


In this excerpt, Herzl is calling for

an end to Zionism.

restrictions to Jewish immigration.

assimilation of Jews in Europe.

the creation of a homeland for Jews.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

the creation of a homeland for Jews.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this excerpt from Theodor Herzl dating back to 1896, he expresses his belief that Jews are treated as second-class citizens wherever they are in any significant number and that they are rejected and forced out of business.

He says that creating a Jewish state, where Jews would be in majority and have laws to effectively protect them, is the only viable long-term solution for Jews.

Theodor Herzl was the first one to actively work towards the creation of a Jewish territory, that became a reality with the creation of Israel in 1948.