... Russia were being removed from their homes and were often the victims of mob violence; Alexander III simply ignored these events or even at times encouraged them4. In 1887 the Russian government issued orders to limit the number of Hebrew students who can enter college4. This limit was horribly ... sadness and indignation of the sufferings inflicted upon the Jews of Russia," and "that in the name of civilization we protest against the spirit of medieval persecution. In this age the recognized equality of all men, irrespective of their religious confessions, an essential element in Americ...

• Word Count: 1938
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School