Q461
When were Jewish communities expelled from England?
A.
1290
AnswerB.
1306
C.
1492
D.
1453
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Edict of Expulsion was a royal decree issued by King Edward I of England on 18 July 1290, expelling all Jews from the Kingdom of England. The expulsion edict remained in force for the rest of the Middle Ages. The edict was not an isolated incident, but the culmination of over 200 years of increased persecution.