In 1880 there were 80k Jews in NYC. In 1920, there were 1,5 million of them, who made up around 25% of the population. What was the reaction of Anglo Americans to this sudden "Jewification" of NYC? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

In 1880 there were 80k Jews in NYC. In 1920, there were 1,5 million of them, who made up around 25% of the population. What was the reaction of Anglo Americans to this sudden "Jewification" of NYC?

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AlexLuis

While we wait for someone to answer about the anglo-reaction, here's /u/marisacoulter on the causes of such a massive spike in jewish immigration.