Where were Jewish people most persecuted in the later half of the 19th century?
A)Russia
B)North America
C)Northern Europe
D)The Ottoman Empire

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During the later half of the 19th century, Jewish people were most persecuted in Russia.
Key Takeaway: In the late 1800s, Jewish people who resided in the villages in western Russia suffered terribly violent attacks, called pogroms. Very often, these pogroms were actually sanctioned by the Russian government. Although anti-Semitism was prominent elsewhere too, it was never as brutally violent as it was in Russia.

Where Were Jewish People Most Persecuted in the Later Half