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Why did many Jews leave Europe during the late Middle Ages?

O A. They sought riches in the East.
O B. They tried to retake Jerusalem.
C. They always followed the Moors.
O D. They were blamed for the plague.

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Answer: D.

They were blamed for the plague

Explanation: When the Black death broke out the Church looked for someone to blame and the Jews were the scapegoat and were rounded up and tortured until they "confessed" to poisoning the water supplies and causing the Plague.

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