Social Sciences and History

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Question 2 of 9

Anti-Jewish pogroms in Russia in the late 19th century had which of the following effects?

A.
They accelerated intermarriage between Jews and non-Jews in Russian cities.
B.
Jewish emigration to Britain and the United States increased dramatically.
C.
The League of Nations issued an official condemnation of anti-Jewish policies.
D.
The Russian army rose up against the Tsar and attempted a coup in protest.
E.
They led Poland and Germany to resettle large numbers of refugees from Russia.