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Were the Jewish people involved in the slave trade? PLEASE HELP

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Answer:

Yes!

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A high number of wealthy Jews were involved in slave trade, some as shipowners who deported slaves themselves!

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According to other sources, Medieval Christians greatly exaggerated the supposed Jewish control over trade and finance, and became obsessed with alleged Jewish plots to enslave, convert, or sell non-Jews.

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